GPU runs hotter when playing multiplayer games than when playing singleplayer games.

[RRSniper]

Basic system specs- i5-7600
GTX 1070
24GB DDR4 2400
Cooler Master Masterliquid lite 120
Latest Windows 10 and latest drivers

I was playing War Thunder about a week ago, and I noticed after opening MSI Afterburner that my GPU had hit 76C at max fan speed. Normally while running folding@home or any other singleplayer game I own, the GPU only hits MAYBE 70C max, usually around 65C. I thought maybe it was a fluke, but today I was playing For Honor, and I noticed that once again, the GPU had hit 76C. Is there something about these games that should be making the GPU run hotter? My fan control is set to change by CPU temp btw.

 

[Gam3r01]

Multiplayer sessions are generally harder to run, more things going on=more to render.
You should notice a similar impact on your processor temps/load as well.