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Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,740VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):450 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

40%

9.2

Technical score

25%

7.6

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 89% of graphics cards
6.2

Value for money

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

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.3

Price

▼Worse than 93%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

44%

9.8

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

★Better than 92%
7.6

Reviews score

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

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 61%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,740
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom

Based on 241 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive9%mixed13%negative

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

What owners dislike

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

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

44%

9.8

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

9.2
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.3

Price

6.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
38,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 38,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
25,547 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 25,547 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 92.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
39,128 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 39,128 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
26,333 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 26,333 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 2.7% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
82.58 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.2% of graphics cards and equal to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,008 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
450 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 450 W, which is higher than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
450 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 450 W under peak load, which is higher than 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
450 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 92.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
450 W
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Size
329.4x 141.6x 69.7 mm
Length
329.4 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 329.4 mm long, which is longer than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
141.6 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 141.6 mm tall, which is taller than 86.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
2,195 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2,195 g, which is heavier than 94.1% of Graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 88 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    128 vs 40
  • 88 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    128 vs 40
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 bit
  • 3.41x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,290 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,290 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 328 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    512 vs 184
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 5.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.6 vs 7.2
  • 88 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    128 vs 40
  • 88 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    128 vs 40
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 3.41x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,290 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,290 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 328 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    512 vs 184
  • 3x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (483.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    483.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 368 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    512 vs 144
  • 3.65x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    82.58 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 2.57x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (38,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    38,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 72.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39,128 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    39,128 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2.79x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (25,547 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    25,547 points vs 9,148 points
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,235 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 12,032 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    16,384 vs 4,352
  • 2.69x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.29 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 4.66x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (165.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    165.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.18x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,333 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    26,333 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 2.8x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    82.58 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 bit
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 3x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    72 MB vs 24 MB
  • 18x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    72 MB vs 4 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card uses a smaller manufacturing process than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3.33x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    76,300 million vs 22,900 million
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 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
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    450 W vs 220 W
  • 16.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 47.2 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 3.35x more expensive
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,740 vs £520).
    £1,740 vs £520
  • 3.35x more expensive
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,740 vs £520).
    £1,740 vs £520
  • 19.1% worse value for money
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.23 vs 7.4).
    6.23 vs 7.41
  • 1 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 2.07x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (609 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    609 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    450 W vs 220 W
  • 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
  • 2x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (24 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    24 W vs 12 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 47.2 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 2.16x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,195 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,195 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Dante's Hardware
≈ estimated
24/03/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks against RX 7900 XTX
Verdict
Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom is excellent value at this price, but it is only really worth buying for 4K gaming.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom

  • Exceptional 4K gaming and ray tracing performance
  • Effective and quiet cooling system (under 35-40 dBA)
  • Industrial 'Shadow Black' aesthetic with subtle ARGB
  • Dual BIOS feature (Quiet and Performance modes)
  • Solid build quality with reinforced anti-sag structure
  • Surprisingly lightweight compared to other custom 4090 models
  • Excellent thermal management (typically peaks around 60-65°C)

What customers don't like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom

  • Extremely large physical dimensions (3.5-slot width, 33cm length)
  • Very high power consumption (450W+ TDP requirement)
  • Astronomical price point common to all 4090 cards
  • Potential for minor coil whine at very high framerates
  • Significant heat exhaust requires a very well-ventilated case
  • Non-GS version may have limited power headroom compared to GS variant

Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 1,008 GB/s bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 2,235 MHz and a boost clock of 2,520 MHz, supported by a 450W TGP and a triple-fan 'Cyclone Fan' cooling system that occupies a substantial 3.5-slot profile. Key pros include exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, advanced DLSS 3 support, and a dual BIOS feature that allows users to toggle between performance and silent modes. However, main cons include its massive physical size that may not fit in many cases, a very high power requirement typically necessitating a 1,000W PSU, and its significant retail price.

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Graphic comparison of Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom and other products in the Graphics cards category

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