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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,260VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):450 W

ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

40%

9.3

Technical score

25%

7.6

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

★Better than 93% of graphics cards
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
9.3

Technical score

Technical score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.3

Memory

12%

7.0

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

★Better than 95%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 61%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,260
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum

Based on 4 · 5

Reviewers praise its liquid metal cooling, looks, overclocking and dual BIOS, are split on performance, and dislike the radiator, tubing and steep price.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum

Based on 241 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive9%mixed13%negative

Owners praise its exceptional gaming speed and longevity, while power draw and occasional driver problems remain the main drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say frame rates can fall short in some demanding games and settings, especially at 4K or on very high-resolution VR headsets, where some need to drop settings badly.3
  • Owners report driver crashes, display errors and black screens at launch, and some features such as DLSS 3 frame generation not appearing for some users.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum

Technical score
Technical score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.3

Memory

12%

7.0

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

9.3
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
37,789 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 37,789 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 96.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
30,242 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 30,242 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
39,800 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 39,800 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 98.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
26,152 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 26,152 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 87.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
87.49 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 87.49 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 97.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.2% of graphics cards and equal to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,008 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
450 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 450 W, which is higher than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
600 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 600 W under peak load, which is higher than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
1,000 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 1,000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
600 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 600 W, which is higher than that of 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
600 W
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What reviewers say
Size
286.5x 148.3x 49 mm
Length
286.5 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 286.5 mm long, which is longer than 51.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
148.3 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 148.3 mm tall, which is taller than 92.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
2079 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2079 g, which is heavier than 92% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 88 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    128 vs 40
  • 88 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    128 vs 40
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 7.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,700 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,700 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 3.62x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,367 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,367 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 bit
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 5.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.6 vs 7.2
  • 88 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    128 vs 40
  • 88 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    128 vs 40
  • 7.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,700 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,700 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 3.62x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,367 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,367 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 328 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    512 vs 184
  • 39.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.91x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (469.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    469.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 368 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    512 vs 144
  • 3.87x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (87.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    87.49 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 3.31x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (30,242 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    30,242 points vs 9,148 points
  • 75.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39,800 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    39,800 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2.56x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (37,789 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    37,789 points vs 14,779 points
  • 9.31x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (330.4 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    330.4 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 12,032 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    16,384 vs 4,352
  • 2.69x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.29 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.17x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,152 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    26,152 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 3x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (88.5 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    88.47 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 bit
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 3x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    72 MB vs 24 MB
  • 18x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    72 MB vs 4 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card uses a smaller manufacturing process than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3.33x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    76,300 million vs 22,900 million
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (53 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    53 °C vs 67 °C
  • 9 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (28 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    28 °C vs 37 °C
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 23.3 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    148.3 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.73x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    600 W vs 220 W
  • 6.27x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,260 vs £520).
    £3,260 vs £520
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 20.1% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.17 vs 7.4).
    6.17 vs 7.41
  • 6.27x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,260 vs £520).
    £3,260 vs £520
  • 20.1% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.17 vs 7.4).
    6.17 vs 7.41
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 2.07x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (609 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    609 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 2.73x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    600 W vs 220 W
  • 2.73x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    600 W vs 220 W
  • 26 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (26 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    26 dB vs 0 dB
  • 2.17x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (26 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    26 W vs 12 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 23.3 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    148.3 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.05x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2079 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,079 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
TechPowerUp
≈ estimated
20/09/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, power, noise and value
Verdict
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum is very fast, but its extreme price makes it a poor deal for most buyers.
7.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
19/09/2023
Full review · performance, temperatures and lighting tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum delivers very strong performance and cooling, but its price makes it a niche card for enthusiasts.
4.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
19/09/2023
Hands-on review · performance, cooling and software tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum is fast and quiet, but its price and tiny gain over a standard RTX 4090 make it hard to recommend.
4.0
Blackbird PC Tech
≈ estimated
28/12/2023
Head-to-head comparison · benchmarks and value check
Verdict
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum isn't worth the premium, since a base model 4090 gives nearly all the performance for far less.
8.0
DaPoets
≈ estimated
19/09/2023
Unboxing · packaging and included accessories
Verdict
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum has striking packaging and premium extras, but its real performance is still to be tested.
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Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
19/09/2023
Performance review · Factory overclock
Verdict
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 Platinum is a top-end card with liquid metal cooling and a high factory overclock, but its memory stays at stock speed.
8.0
hwupgrade.it
≈ estimated
19/09/2023
Hands-on test · Dual BIOS
Verdict
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 runs cool with liquid metal and a big radiator, but at default settings it performs close to a Founders Edition.
9.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
10/01/2024
Hands-on test · Liquid cooling
Verdict
The ROG Matrix Platinum RTX 4090 has flashy lighting and clocks above most rivals, but needs a big case, a 1000 W power supply and three apps for full control.
8.0
techtesters.eu
≈ estimated
29/03/2024
Hands-on test · Liquid-metal cooling
Verdict
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 Platinum runs coolest out of the box with liquid metal, but its memory stays at stock speed and the radiator needs a big case.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum

  • Highest out-of-the-box factory overclock for an RTX 4090 (2670 MHz boost)
  • Superior cooling performance using liquid metal and a 360mm AIO radiator
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially when using the 'Quiet' BIOS mode
  • Stellar aesthetic design with high-quality metal construction and a unique 'infinity mirror' look
  • Binned GPU silicon ensures high stability and additional overclocking headroom (up to 3.1 GHz)
  • Comprehensive monitoring with additional temperature and power sensors
  • Excellent thermal management for memory and VRMs via a large copper base plate

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum

  • Extremely high price (MSRP around $3,200), roughly double the Founders Edition MSRP
  • Diminishing returns in performance, offering only a ~2-8% boost over standard 4090 models
  • Massive physical footprint due to the 400mm radiator and 700mm tubing, requiring a very large case
  • Potential for noticeable coil whine, particularly in open-chassis builds
  • High power consumption, often drawing between 450W and 600W during intensive tasks
  • Pump remains running even when fans stop in idle mode
  • Lacks DisplayPort 2.0/2.1 support, capped at DisplayPort 1.4a

Verdict

The Asus ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Platinum is an enthusiast-tier graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit interface. It is distinguished by being the first production card to use a liquid metal thermal compound on the GPU die, paired with a massive 360mm AIO liquid cooling system and a binned chip that delivers a market-leading boost clock of up to 2700 MHz (OC mode). Key pros include its unmatched thermal efficiency, extreme factory overclocking potential, and premium build quality with a unique industrial aesthetic. However, notable cons include its exceptionally high price—often double the MSRP of standard models—the significant physical space required for its radiator, and the lack of DisplayPort 2.1 support.

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