NVIDIA RTX 3500

Based on 1 reportGPUNVIDIAEntry-levelMost recent submission: May 27, 2026

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 runs at an average of 72°C under load based on 1 community submission. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 72°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 72°C. Idle temperatures average 45°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical entry-level baseline of 65°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA

Idle Temperature

45.0°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
45.0°C
Typical
45.0°C
Hottest 10%
45.0°C

Load Temperature

72.0°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
72.0°C
Typical
72.0°C
Hottest 10%
72.0°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 72°CTypical: 72°CHottest 10%: 72°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 72°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 72°C and 72°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 72°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 80°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

72.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·May 27, 2026

Hottest run

72.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·May 27, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Entry-level GPUs run cool — usually 55–70°C under load. Higher temps here are typically a case airflow or dust issue.

Compare with similar hardware

Other entry-level GPUs from NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 305068.0°C
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 165072.0°C
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti69.0°C
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Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
May 27, 2026Stock Cooler45.0°C72.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA RTX 3500?

Based on 1 community submissions, the NVIDIA RTX 3500 runs at an average idle temperature of 45°C and an average load temperature of 72°C. Anything between 72°C and 72°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 72°C too hot for the NVIDIA RTX 3500?

The safe operating ceiling for entry-level GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX 3500 is around 80°C under sustained load. 72°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 80°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA RTX 3500?

For a 65W entry-level GPU like the NVIDIA RTX 3500, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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