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EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,780VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):350 W

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid 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 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

▲Better than 72% of graphics cards
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 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.
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70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

1.1

Price

▼Worse than 89%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
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Score components

44%

8.2

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 73%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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.
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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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70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
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Score components:

44%

8.2

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

8.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 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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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
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When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming has a popularity score of 3.5 points, which is lower than that of 52.1% of products in this category.
3.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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.
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Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

1.1

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
18,531 points
This graphics card scores 18,531 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 61.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,800 points
This graphics card scores 14,800 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 71% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,590 points
This graphics card scores 26,590 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,100 points
This graphics card scores 15,100 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 61.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
40.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 40.3 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 71.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
24 GB
This graphics card has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
This graphics card 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
936 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 936 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 87.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
350 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 350 W, which is higher than that of 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
420 W
This graphics card draws 420 W under peak load, which is higher than 92.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
500 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 500 W, which is higher than that of 95.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
525 W
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Size
288.9x 137.8x 40 mm
Length
288.9 mm
This graphics card is 288.9 mm long, which is longer than 51.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
137.8 mm
This graphics card is 137.8 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
2,420 g
This graphics card weighs 2,420 g, which is heavier than 96.7% of graphics cards.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 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 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    936 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
  • 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
  • 78.6% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (40.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    40.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 45.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (556 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    556 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 31.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (215 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    215 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 61.5% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14800 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    14,800 points vs 9,166 points
  • 9.6x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (285.5 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    285.48 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 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 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    936 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.
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 22 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    45 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 23.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1920 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,920 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.
  • 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
  • 3.36x more expensive
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,780 vs £530).
    £1,780 vs £530
  • 3.36x more expensive
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,780 vs £530).
    £1,780 vs £530
  • 18% worse value for money
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.1 vs 7.2).
    6.1 vs 7.2
  • 22.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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.
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    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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    the average graphics card
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming has a lower user score than the average graphics card (6.52 vs 8.000).
    6.52 vs 8
  • 23.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1920 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,920 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
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 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 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, 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/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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.5x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    30 W vs 12 W
  • 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
  • 12.8 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (137.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    137.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.37x heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2420 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    2,420 g vs 1,021 g

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming

  • Unmatched performance for extreme overclocking with LN2 support and 23-phase VRM
  • Highly effective hybrid cooling system that maintains low GPU temperatures (often under 60°C)
  • Integrated OLED screen for real-time monitoring of vitals like clock speeds and temperatures
  • Superior build quality featuring a 12-layer PCB and copper cooling elements
  • Shorter card length (approx. 300mm) compared to some other 3090 models, fitting in more cases
  • Excellent software integration with EVGA Precision X1 for deep customisation

What we don't like about EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Kingpin Hybrid Gaming

  • Prohibitively high price point, often cited as poor value for average gamers
  • Requires significant power delivery, necessitating three 8-pin PCIe connectors and a high-wattage PSU
  • AIO pump noise issues reported by some users, including buzzing or developing loud sounds over time
  • Large 360mm radiator can be difficult to mount in standard mid-tower cases
  • Thick backplate can cause clearance issues with certain motherboard slots or components
  • Limited long-term serviceability of the non-standard integrated liquid cooling system

Verdict

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 K|NGP|N Hybrid Gaming is a flagship enthusiast graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 10,496 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with a 936 GB/s bandwidth. Designed for extreme overclocking, it boasts a highly overbuilt 23-phase VRM on a 12-layer PCB, triple 8-pin power connectors, and an industry-leading boost clock of 1,920 MHz. Its defining characteristics include a 360mm AIO liquid cooling system, a built-in flip-up OLED display for real-time monitoring of voltages and temperatures, and a triple-BIOS switch with dedicated Normal, OC, and LN2 profiles. Main pros include exceptional thermal management that keeps the GPU under 60°C under load, record-breaking overclocking headroom, and premium monitoring tools like Probe-IT headers. Notable cons include its massive physical footprint requiring significant case space for the radiator, extremely high power consumption necessitating at least a 750W (ideally 1000W+) PSU, and a prohibitive launch price of $2,000.

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