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EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,170VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):350 W

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming 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.

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming

8.4/10

▲Better than 73% of graphics cards

6.2

▼Worse than 87%

8.3

▲Better than 72%

9.4

★Better than 94%

8.7
Gaming
Gaming
8.7/ 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.
Score distribution
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45.0%
7.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.3
Video editing
Video editing
8.3/ 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%
7.4
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.5
1080p
1080p
8.5/ 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%
7.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.6
1440p
1440p
8.6/ 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%
7.4
Floating-point performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
8.9
4K
4K
8.9/ 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%
7.4
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 EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming

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Performance

8.1

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

3DMark Port Royal score

PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

Floating-point performance

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Memory

8.7

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR version

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Maximum memory bandwidth

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Platform & Features

9.4

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

OpenGL version

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Connectivity & Media

9.2

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

DisplayPort version

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Power & Cooling

7.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

Recommended PSU wattage

Board power limit

PCIe power spec

350 W

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Design

6.6

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Size

300x 137x 56 mm

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EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming vs the average graphics card

Why is EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming better than the average graphics card?

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42 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
82 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
42 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
82 vs 40
2.09x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
144 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (328 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
328 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
184 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (328 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
328 vs 144
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

17.6% higher user score
User score
9.4/ 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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EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming
the average graphics card
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.41 vs 8.000).
9.41 vs 8
2.37x more popular
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
10 vs 4.22

42 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
82 vs 40
42 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
82 vs 40
144 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (328 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
328 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
184 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (328 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
328 vs 144
54.9% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (590.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
590.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
67.4% higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (37.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
37.79 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
23.5% higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
201.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
6,144 more FP32 units
This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,496 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
10,496 vs 4,352
52.7% higher ray tracing score
This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14000 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
14,000 points vs 9,166 points

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
2.09x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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.

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.

Why is EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming worse than the average graphics card?

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28.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1800 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
27.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,395 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
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
62.8% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (350 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
350 W vs 215 W
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
2.22x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (500 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
500 W vs 225 W
30.3% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1219 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,219 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
4.09x more expensive
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,170 vs £530).
£2,170 vs £530

4.09x more expensive
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,170 vs £530).
£2,170 vs £530
16.2% worse value for money
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.19 vs 7.2).
6.19 vs 7.2

28.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1800 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
27.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,395 MHz vs 1,920 MHz

30.3% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1219 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,219 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
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
3 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
September 2020
2,020 vs 2,023
2.13x larger GPU die
This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628.4 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
628.4 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

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
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

62.8% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (350 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
350 W vs 215 W
2.22x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (500 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
500 W vs 225 W
15.4% higher PSU requirement
This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
750 W vs 650 W
13 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (80 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
80 °C vs 67 °C
90.9% higher peak power draw
This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (420 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
420 W vs 220 W
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

11.75 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (136.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
136.75 mm vs 125 mm
2.07x heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2109 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
2,109 g vs 1,021 g
0.25 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2.75 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
15 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
300 mm vs 285 mm

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techpowerup.com

04/11/2020

Summary of the review

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra highlights a premium, heavily customized card featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and an efficient iCX3 cooling system that makes it the quietest RTX 3090 tested. It utilizes three 8-pin connectors for 525W of total power headroom, making it a powerful tool for professional rendering and content creation. However, drawbacks include a massive triple-slot design requiring significant case space and high power consumption that generates substantial heat. Furthermore, the high price tag provides negligible gaming performance gains over the RTX 3080, limiting its value for pure gaming applications.

igorslab.de

25/07/2021

Summary of the review

EVGA GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3090 und (nicht nur) New World

This review analyzes a severe hardware flaw found in EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards (specifically targeting models like the FTW3 Ultra) which causes the cooling system to malfunction under load. The author clarifies that while the issue went viral during the launch of Amazon's game New World, the underlying problem is a general, pre-existing design error within EVGA's fan control circuitry rather than a software-exclusive bug. Testing revealed that Fan #1 (located directly over the GPU) randomly runs amok, ignoring all user-defined fan curves, fixed speed inputs, or VBIOS variants. This faulty controller produces erratic data, causing the fan to repeatedly spike to 100% RPM even at low frame rates (50–70 FPS) or inside basic game menus. Under extreme, uncapped frame rates, this loop can prompt the graphics card to trigger total system blackouts due to abnormal power spikes or even result in permanent hardware failure.

tech.everyeye.it

10/10/2020

Summary of the review

NVIDIA RTX 3090 Recensione: il punto d'incontro tra gaming e... YouTube

The Everyeye Tech review frames the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition as an uncompromising crossover GPU that bridges the gap between high-end consumer gaming and professional workstation performance. Acting as the spiritual heir to the Titan lineup, its defining hardware feature is a massive 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM running on a 384-bit bus, paired with 10,496 CUDA cores. The card features a colossal physical footprint—measuring 313 mm long and weighing nearly 2.2 kg—which occupies three expansion slots and utilizes a custom dual-fan, flow-through cooling layout. In synthetic and practical rendering benchmarks like V-Ray Next and IndigoBench, the 3090 demonstrates its true strength by offering substantial time savings for content creators over lower-tier models. The primary advantages highlighted in the review include its unrivaled professional rendering speeds, a highly premium all-metal build quality, and a remarkably efficient cooling design that keeps peak temperatures at a modest 74°C while keeping noise levels comfortably low. Furthermore, it reintroduces NVLink support for dual-GPU configurations and includes HDMI 2.1 to enable 8K at 60 Hz display outputs. On the downside, the review notes...

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What we like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming

Exceptional thermal management provided by the massive triple-fan iCX3 cooling system
Extremely quiet operation, often cited as one of the silent-running variants of the 3090
Premium build quality with highly customizable ARGB lighting and a sturdy backplate
Excellent software ecosystem through EVGA Precision X1 for monitoring and tuning
Top-tier performance for 4K gaming and heavy creative workloads like 3D rendering

What we don't like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming

High price point, even relative to other enthusiast-grade RTX 3090 models
Substantial power draw requiring a high-wattage power supply (750W-850W minimum)
Large physical footprint (triple-slot) that may not fit in smaller mid-tower cases
Diminishing returns in gaming performance compared to the significantly cheaper RTX 3080

Verdict

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is a high-end enthusiast graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 10,496 CUDA cores and a massive 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit memory bus with a 936 GB/s bandwidth. This specific FTW3 Ultra model boasts an aggressive factory overclock with a boost clock of 1800 MHz and utilizes the iCX3 cooling system, which includes three hydro-dynamic bearing fans and nine additional thermal sensors for precise temperature management. Key advantages include exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, significant head-room for professional content creation or AI workloads, and a customizable ARGB light bar. However, the card is notably power-hungry, requiring three 8-pin PCIe connectors and at least a 750W–850W power supply, while its large three-slot footprint and high heat output under load can be challenging for smaller cases with limited airflow.

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