What temperature should the RTX 4070 run at? 4070 temps guide

With the new 40-series architecture and power, what temps will the RTX 4070 run at?

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So, you want to know what temperature should the RTX 4070 run at? Read below for everything we know on the running temps of this Nvidia 40-series GPU. RTX 4070 graphics cards have been out for a while now, so we’ve really got to know it. It’s one of the best GPUs on the market, especially for those than want to upgrade. Let’s see how hot it should run.

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What is a safe temperature for the RTX 4070 to run at?

Generally, most high-performing graphics cards will run at temps of around 95-100°C before they crash and/or suffer fatal errors, and this will include the RTX 4070.

Still, you’ll want to keep your GPU temps well below this where possible, as running your graphics card for extended periods in the 85-90°C range can not only degrade your graphics card over time (reducing its performance and lifespan) but even degrade nearby components within your PC as the heat radiates from the graphics card.

Fortunately, even overclocked RTX 4070 graphics cards are likely to have temps well below this, thanks to the increased efficiencies of the new Ada Lovelace architecture. That’s something this card in particular benefits from massively – good to know before you buy an RTX 4070.

So what temperature should the RTX 4070 run at?

Compared to how hot the RTX 4070 Ti should run, the 4070 should be close. The GPUs are similar architecturally, but the 4070 has less TBP and fewer physical cores behind it, meaning the GPU should operate at a slightly lower temperature, as it consumes less power and has fewer processing cores.

This more powerful graphics card has GPU temperatures that range between 59°C-71°C when gaming (depending on the model/brand of the card) with the hotspot ranging between 72°C-80°C. We can safely say then that these temps will be lower for the RTX 4070 GPUs, or at the very least, no higher.

If you want to make absolutely sure your graphics card runs safely and is stable, you can use third-party software like MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision X1.

What is the RTX 4070 max temp?

Just like we mentioned earlier, modern GPUs towards the mid-high end like the RTX 4070 are designed to run between 95-100°C as a maximum before shutting down. You shouldn’t be reaching these kind of temperatures however if you want the card to be sustainable. We’d recommend a safer max of around 80°C. This is of course when the GPU is under heavy workloads and represents the maximum temperature to continue working stably.

As always, the lower the better – and you can ensure this by keeping your GPU cool with a number of methods such as better cooling, airflow, and general cleanliness. Check out our how to lower GPU temperatures guide for more details.

FAQs

How hot should the RTX 4070 be?

The RTX 4070 temps range between 59°C-71°C

What is the TDP of RTX 4070?

The official TDP of the RTX 4070 graphics card is 200W.