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ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,580VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):450 W

ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

8.3/10

▲Better than 72% of graphics cards

6.5

▼Worse than 80%

8.3

▲Better than 72%

8.3

▲Better than 66%

9.0
Gaming
Gaming
9.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
8.2
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.4
Video editing
Video editing
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
8.2
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.9
1080p
1080p
8.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
8.2
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.0
1440p
1440p
9.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
8.2
Floating-point performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.2
4K
4K
9.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
8.2
Floating-point performance
35.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Performance

8.4

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result

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Memory

8.8

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

9.6

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Connectivity & Media

9.2

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Max digital resolution

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Power & Cooling

6.1

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

450 W

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Design

7.1

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293x 133x 52 mm

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ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the average graphics card?

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44 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
84 vs 40
2.25x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1008 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
44 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
84 vs 40
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
152 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
336 vs 184
48 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
112 vs 64
192 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
336 vs 144
71.9% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (655.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
655.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

3.1% higher user score
User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
the average graphics card
ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.25 vs 8.000).
8.25 vs 8

44 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
84 vs 40
44 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
84 vs 40
152 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
336 vs 184
48 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
112 vs 64
192 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
336 vs 144
71.9% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (655.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
655.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
77.2% higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (40 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
40 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
33.8% higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (218.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
218.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
63.6% higher ray tracing score
This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (15000 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
15,000 points vs 9,166 points
49.9% higher gaming score
This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (22000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
22,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
9.01x higher BF16 performance
This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (320 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
320 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
32% higher PassMark score
This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (29893 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
29,893 points vs 22,653 points
2.6x 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.
1.25 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
6,400 more FP32 units
This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
10,752 vs 4,352

2.25x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1008 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
128 bit wider memory bus
This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
384 bit vs 256 bit
Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
10.5% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Supports NVLink
This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.

Uses hybrid cooling
This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
12 °C lower idle temperature
This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (25 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
25 °C vs 37 °C
12 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
55 °C vs 67 °C

Why is ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worse than the average graphics card?

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22.2% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1950 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,950 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
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
60% larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
8 nm vs 5 nm
18.8% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1560 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,560 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
53.8% higher PSU requirement
This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
1,000 W vs 650 W
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
2.29x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (516 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
516 W vs 225 W

2.98x more expensive
ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,580 vs £530).
£1,580 vs £530
11% worse value for money
ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.48 vs 7.2).
6.48 vs 7.2

22.2% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1950 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,950 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
18.8% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1560 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,560 MHz vs 1,920 MHz

25% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
75% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
6 MB vs 24 MB

60% larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
8 nm vs 5 nm
2.13x larger GPU die
This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
628 mm² vs 295 mm²
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
7 vs 8
1 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
March 2022
2,022 vs 2,023

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9

1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
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 (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
1,000 W vs 650 W
2.29x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (516 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
516 W vs 225 W
15 °C lower thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
110 °C vs 95 °C
2.05x higher peak power draw
This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
450 W vs 220 W
24 dB noisier at idle
This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (24 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
24 dB vs 0 dB
2.33x higher idle power draw
This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (28 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
28 W vs 12 W
3.6 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
39 dB vs 35.4 dB

8 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (133 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
133 mm vs 125 mm
2.74x heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2800 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
2,800 g vs 1,021 g

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tweaktown.com

05/04/2022

Summary of the review

ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: Overclocking (OC)

The ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC is a high-performance 4K/8K gaming card featuring an integrated AIO liquid cooler that reduces the card to a sleek dual-slot design while enabling massive factory-overclocked speeds and a second HDMI 2.1 port. Key benefits include the new 16-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, though it requires a top-tier power supply to handle over 480W of power consumption, which is a major drawback. Despite excellent cooling, the AIO unit feels cheaply attached for a flagship, and manual overclocking yields only marginal performance gains (5-6%) for significant power increases.

wepc.com

06/09/2024

Summary of the review

ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3090 Ti review - WePC

summary of the review: The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3090 Ti LC OC is a premium, flagship graphics card that utilizes the full potential of the binned GA102 chip, delivering exceptional performance across demanding 4K and ray-traced gaming titles. It features 10,752 CUDA cores and an upgraded 24GB GDDR6X memory clock running at 21 Gbps, achieving a massive bandwidth of 1,008 GB/s. A major benefit of this specific model is its innovative All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooling system with a 240mm radiator. This design keeps the card remarkably cool, never exceeding 57°C during testing, while saving physical space inside the PC chassis by reducing the slot thickness compared to bulky air-cooled variants. Additional pros include its quiet fan operation and a factory overclock that pushes frequencies past the 2 GHz threshold for maximum performance. However, these top-tier features introduce notable drawbacks, primarily a severe 450W power consumption (TDP) that requires a 1000W power supply and relies on an included 12-pin octopus adapter for PCIe Gen 5 power spec compliance. The card also suffers from audible coil whine when pushed to its...

mmorpg.com

18/04/2022

Summary of the review

ASUS ROG STRIX LC RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition Review: The RTX 3090 Unleashed

The ASUS ROG Strix LC RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition is highlighted as a peak-performance Ampere GPU, featuring a fully unlocked GA102 chip with 10,752 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory. Its integrated 240mm liquid cooling system provides exceptional thermal performance and quiet operation, allowing for a high, stable factory overclock. However, the card is held back by a high $2,199 MSRP and requires immense power, with a 450W-480W TDP necessitating a massive power supply. Additionally, while the card itself is compact, the required 240mm radiator poses installation constraints for smaller cases.

tweaktown.com

29/03/2022

Summary of the review

ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition Review

The ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition is a massively powerful graphics card featuring the full GA102 GPU, a single 16-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, and 24GB of GDDR6X memory running at 21Gbps. This card excels dramatically at 4K gaming, delivering an average of 51 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and hitting 70 FPS in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. The standout feature of this specific model is its dual-fan All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooling system. This configuration keeps the hardware running exceptionally chilled, managing sub-60°C GPU temperatures during heavy testing and dropping GDDR6X memory temperatures down to 64–70°C, which is a massive upgrade over the 110°C seen on standard RTX 3090 models. Additionally, it features excellent display connectivity by offering dual HDMI 2.1 ports. Despite its top-tier performance, the review highlights several notable drawbacks that hold the card back from a universal recommendation. The primary drawback is its acoustic performance; the card operates with more noise than purely air-cooled competitors like the MSI RTX 3090 Ti SUPRIM X, meaning the bulky liquid cooler fails to offer quieter operation. Furthermore,...

techpowerup.com

29/03/2022

Summary of the review

ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 Ti STRIX LC Liquid Cooled Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti highlights the card as a top-performing, liquid-cooled solution utilizing all 10,752 CUDA cores and 24 GB of fast GDDR6X memory to dominate 4K gaming. Key strengths include exceptional factory-overclocked performance, a robust 24-phase VRM, and a two-slot design that relies on an external 240mm AIO radiator for thermal management. However, the review notes significant drawbacks, specifically the extremely high power consumption, which can reach up to 525 Watts, resulting in high heat output, coil whine, and limited power efficiency. Additionally, the card faces criticism for being quite loud under load, challenging to install due to the AIO tubes, and carrying an extremely high price point, making it a niche product for performance enthusiasts.

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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

Exceptional thermal management, often staying below 60°C under load due to the liquid cooling system
Top-tier performance for 4K and 8K gaming as well as professional content creation workloads
Attractive aesthetic with customizable RGB lighting and premium build quality
High memory bandwidth and 24GB of fast GDDR6X VRAM suitable for memory-intensive tasks
Includes dual HDMI 2.1 ports, offering better connectivity than some competitors

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

Extremely high power consumption, often requiring a 1000W or higher power supply
Noticeable fan noise and reported coil whine, especially under heavy load
Large physical footprint with a 240mm radiator that may not fit in all PC cases
Very high price point that may not offer good value for pure gamers compared to the RTX 3090
Suboptimal default fan curves that lead to loud operation without manual adjustment

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a flagship liquid-cooled graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 10,752 CUDA cores and 24GB of ultra-fast 21Gbps GDDR6X memory. It stands out with a 240mm radiator and two 120mm ARGB fans that provide superior thermal management, maintaining GPU temperatures below 60°C under heavy loads while offering a significant factory overclock boost up to 1,980 MHz. Main pros include its best-in-class 4K and 8K gaming performance, dual HDMI 2.1 ports for versatile display connectivity, and exceptionally quiet, cool operation compared to air-cooled models. However, notable cons include its extreme power consumption requiring at least a 1,000W power supply, a very high price point, and a bulky physical footprint that may not fit in smaller PC chassis.

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