I'm trying to determine if the VRAM temperatures on my laptop are within a normal range or if there might be an issue with thermal contact. Here are my specs: Ryzen 7 7840H CPU, RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (max TGP around 115W), 16GB RAM, and a 2.5K display. I activated this laptop about 3 months ago, got it 'like new', and have been using it for about a month.
For context, I tested it while playing Naraka: Bladepoint at medium settings for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Here's what I observed:
- GPU Power ( avg ~52-58W, peak ~98W)
- VRAM usage around 3GB
- GPU Core maxed at 76.7°C and average around 70-71°C, unchanged after reapplying thermal paste.
- VRAM reached a max temperature of 104°C with an average of 93°C.
I'm concerned about whether:
1. These temperatures are normal for an RTX 4060 under these conditions.
2. A 20-25°C difference between core and VRAM is typical.
3. The high temps might point to thermal pad issues.
4. The ~28 PCIe corrected errors reported during the gaming session are a concern.
5. It's safe for my CPU to consistently hit 86°C during gaming.
Any insights from others with similar laptops or experience with thermal issues would be great!
2 Answers
While your VRAM temps are higher than I'd like, it’s somewhat expected in many gaming laptops due to space constraints affecting cooling efficiency. If you’re not seeing performance issues, it might just be how your laptop is designed. Still, keeping an eye on heat and considering a cooling pad is a smart move! That's definitely an effective way to combat heat output. As for the PCIe errors, those usually aren’t a big deal unless they start impacting your gaming experience.
Those temperatures do seem a bit on the high side for VRAM, especially at a relatively moderate load. It might be worth checking the thermal pads because high VRAM temps can suggest inadequate contact. With laptops, especially those with a design that prioritizes GPU core cooling, you'll often see this kind of temperature discrepancy.
Also, using a cooling pad could help reduce overall temperatures, extending the lifespan of your laptop and enhancing gaming performance.
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