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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,890
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,770
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 450 W

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

9.7

Performance

24.0%

8.4

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.3

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is a flagship graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture with 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. It distinguishes itself with a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,625 MHz—accessible via a physical 'One-Key OC' button—and a high-performance 24+4+3 phase power design with a 515W TDP. Main pros include its exceptional cooling performance from the 'Hurricane Scythe' triple-fan system, high-quality build with an anti-sag frame, and unique customizable extras like the magnetic, detachable iGame Smart LCD for real-time monitoring. However, significant cons include its massive 3.5-slot physical footprint (348.5mm length), high power requirements (1,000W+ PSU recommended), and limited regional availability outside of Asia.

Technical Specifications of COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.7
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a technical score of 8.73 points, which is higher than that of 96% of products in this category.
User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 67% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

86.02 TFLOPS
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC delivers 86.02 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

24 GB
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,008 GB/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC reaches 1008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 93.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

450 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a TDP of 450 W, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

515 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC draws 515 W under peak load, which is higher than 97% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

1,000 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC recommends a 1000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

348.5 x 159.5 x 70.4 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC measures 348.5x159.5 x 70.4 mm, which is more compact than 82.5% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

349 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is 349 mm long, which is longer than 95.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

159.5 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is 159.5 mm tall, which is taller than 99% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

3.5 slot/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 89.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 6.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC vs the average graphics card

  • 88 more compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.128 vs 40
  • 80 more ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.128 vs 48
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.1008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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
  • 3.57x higher texture rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 328 more TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.512 vs 184
  • 5% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2625 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 88 more compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 80 more ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 3.57x higher texture rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 112 more ROPs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 328 more TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 5% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 2.8x higher pixel rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 320 more AI cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 3.76x higher FP32 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 12,032 more FP32 units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.72x higher compute throughput
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2.92x higher FP16 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.21x higher BF16 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (165.2 TFLOPS vs 74.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 74.6 TFLOPS.
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
  • Supports ECC memory
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.25x larger L2 cache
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
  • 12.5% more Infinity Cache
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 20% smaller process node
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 3.48x more transistors
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer shader model
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 2x larger GPU die
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (609 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 older
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
  • 2.34x higher peak power draw
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (515 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 32.5 mm higher card profile
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is taller than the average graphics card (159.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 63.63 mm longer card length
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is longer than the average graphics card (349 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC 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.1000 W vs 650 W
  • 63.63 mm longer card length
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is longer than the average graphics card (349 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is longer than the average graphics card (349 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.349 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 32.5 mm higher card profile
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is taller than the average graphics card (159.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is taller than the average graphics card (159.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.159.5 mm vs 127 mm
  • 3.57x more expensive
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,890 vs £530).
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,890 vs £530).£1,890 vs £530
  • 2.3x less popular
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 2.34x higher peak power draw
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (515 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (515 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.515 W vs 220 W
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What customers like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC?

  • Detachable magnetic LCD display for real-time stats or custom GIFs
  • Excellent thermal performance, especially keeping VRAM temperatures low
  • Sturdy build quality with a reinforced frame to prevent sagging
  • Physical 'One-Key OC' button for easy performance boosts
  • Rich accessory bundle including a display stand, screwdriver, and gloves
  • Impressive aesthetic design with customizable RGB lighting

What customers dislike about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC?

  • Massive physical footprint requiring a very large PC case (3.5-slot height)
  • Higher fan noise levels compared to some other custom 4090 models
  • Limited global availability outside of specific markets
  • Significant price premium over the base MSRP of the RTX 4090
  • High power consumption, necessitating a 1000W+ power supply for safety
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users under heavy loads

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wccftech.com
01/11/2022
Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V Review

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V is a highly premium, futuristic graphics card featuring a Cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic, a hefty 3.5-slot footprint, and a massive weight of 2,446 grams. Designed for maximum thermal performance, it is engineered with a Vortex Radiator, 104mm Hurricane Scythe fans featuring Auto Stop technology under 60°C, and a Vacuum Copper Plate base...Read more

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tomshardware.com
16/12/2022
Colorful RTX 4090 Vulcan OC Review: The Kitchen Sink

The Tom's Hardware review concludes that the Colorful RTX 4090 Vulcan OC is an exceptionally fast, high-performance graphics card designed for users who appreciate premium, flashy hardware. The reviewer praises its sturdy design featuring a robust triple-slot IO bracket, decent overclocking potential, and an advanced cooling mechanism that runs remarkably cold, particularly when...Read more

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gadgetpilipinas.net
15/11/2022
Colorful iGame RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V Graphics Card Review

The Colorful iGame RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V is a premium flagship graphics card that rivals Nvidia’s Founders Edition by delivering exceptional cooling and high-end performance. Built on the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture with TSMC's 4N process, it features 16,384 CUDA cores, 3rd Gen RT Cores, and 4th Gen Tensor Cores, unlocking performance-boosting features like DLSS 3 and Shader...Read more

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wccftech.com
01/11/2022
Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V Review

The Wccftech review highlights the Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V as a highly premium, Cyberpunk-themed graphics card priced at $1,749 US. Built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, it delivers a massive generational leap over its predecessors with exceptional 4K gaming, faster ray tracing, and AI performance boosted by DLSS 3. Pros include its flagship performance...Read more

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tweaktown.com
17/10/2022
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V Review

The COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V is a premium custom graphics card that delivers exceptional 4K gaming performance at over 120 FPS, even managing to outperform the more expensive ASUS ROG Strix OC edition in select benchmarks. It operates with highly efficient thermals, keeping the AD102 "Ada Lovelace" GPU under 62°C and the hotspot below 70°C under stress while...Read more

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guru3d.com
12/10/2022
Colorful GeForce iGame RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V review

The Guru3D review evaluates the Colorful GeForce iGame RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V, a premium flagship graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace AD102 architecture. The card is a massive 3.5-slot hardware behemoth packed with 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory operating at a fast 21 Gbps. Designed for enthusiast-level gaming, Colorful sets a high default turbo boost frequency...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/10/2022
Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 Vulcan OC-V highlights a premium, feature-packed flagship delivering a 45% performance leap over the RTX 3090 Ti with a robust 24 phase VRM and a unique, detachable magnetic LCD screen. Key advantages include exceptionally low temperatures and a dual-BIOS "Turbo" button, though the card operates at reference speeds...Read more

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videocardz.com
26/10/2022
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 4090 iGame VULCAN OC mini-review

The VideoCardz review of the Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 iGame Vulcan OCGo to product viewer dialog for this item. highlights top-tier performance, featuring a detachable, customizable Smart LCD screen and a one-click OC button for a 500W "turbo" mode. The card boasts excellent thermal performance, keeping core temperatures below 70°C under stress. However, the review notes the card...Read more

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