What temperature should the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti run at?
You don't want your RTX 4060 Ti running too hot
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We’ve been impressed by the lower power consumption of this new GPU – so what temperature should the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti run at? Let’s take you through the key details and see what kind of temperature you should be expecting from your RTX 4060 Ti. You of course don’t want to see the temperature sky high, but maybe you aren’t aware of what a safe level is.
We’ve already put together a guide to lowering your GPU temperature if you think your RTX 4060 model is running too hot. The RTX 4060 Ti and 4060 should be running cooler than more powerful cards though, so let’s see what’s best for the popular mid-range of the 40-series.
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What temperature is best for the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti?
Obviously, the lower the temperature the better. Anything wildly high can regress the performance and even cause damage to your GPU in the long term. Thankfully, the RTX 4060 Ti and non-Ti are built with minimal power consumption in mind. They have a TGP (Total graphics power) of just 160W (8GB), 165W (16GB), and 115W, which means a PSU of just 550W is suggested.
You should first consider a few external factors. When resting, i.e. your computer is not performing any stressful or demanding tasks, the GPU should generally sit around 30-40°C, and this depends on the temperature of your room. While gaming, benchmarks revealed that the graphics card performs extremely well in the cooling department, maxing out under 65°C when under stress. We’d say anything 80°C for the RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4060 is no problem.
The temperature of your GPU can depend on a number of things, most importantly the cooling & fans installed in your PC. The model of the card also matters. Triple-fan designs can help keep the RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4060 cooler, as shown in tests. Water cooling solutions help out, as well as sufficient PC case airflow.
What temperature should the RTX 4060 Ti and 4060 run at? FAQs
Does the RTX 4060 Ti run cool?
Yes, the RTX 4060 Ti performs well when under stress, even while gaming. Nvidia has designed the card with temperature and efficiency in mind to make sure it doesn’t overheat.
What is the RTX 4060 Ti TDP?
The TDP (Thermal design power) of the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is just 160W with the 16GB rated for 165W, which is 40/35W lower than the previous generation 3060 Ti.
This means that the cards are much more efficient, and can better manage temperature without overheating.
