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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,630
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,600
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 450 W

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

8.3

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%

8.4

Technical Score

10.0%

6.9

User score

Excellent
8.4

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%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

8.3

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
6.9

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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
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  • 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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 WindforceGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. is a powerhouse built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of high-speed GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit interface. It operates with a boost clock of 2520 MHz and utilizes the Windforce cooling system, which includes three 100mm alternate-spinning fans, eight composite copper heat pipes, and a large vapor chamber that directly touches the GPU for efficient heat dissipation. Main pros include its exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, robust cooling that maintains low temperatures even under heavy loads, and a minimalist design without RGB lighting that appeals to users seeking a clean look. However, significant cons include its massive physical size (331mm in length), which requires a large chassis, and its extremely high power requirements, necessitating at least an 850W power supply.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE

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%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

8.3

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

8.4
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a technical score of 8.43 points, which is higher than that of 89.2% 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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
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6.9
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a user score of 6.85 points, which is lower than that of 93.7% of products in this category.
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.
3.7
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is higher than 56.7% 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% 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

25,414 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE scores 25414 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 2.4% of graphics cards.
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

82.58 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE delivers 82.58 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

1,018 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE reaches 1018 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

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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

12 Ultimate
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

450 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE draws 450 W under peak load, which is higher than 93.5% of graphics cards and equal to 2.7% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

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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

331 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is 331 mm long, which is longer than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

70 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is 70 mm tall, which is shorter than 97.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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

4 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2% 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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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE vs the average graphics card

  • 88 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 2.27x higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,018 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 112 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 328 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.512 vs 184
  • 2.68x higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.443.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 320 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.512 vs 192
  • 88 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 112 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 328 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.68x higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 320 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 3.61x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 2.56x higher ray tracing score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (25,414 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.57x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 0.8% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,520 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 2.8x higher FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2.27x higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.25x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 20% smaller process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 57 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is shorter than the average graphics card (70 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 99.7% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 98.8% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (21 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2x larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2.05x higher peak power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 45.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (331 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 99.7% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (1 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 98.8% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (21 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (21 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.21 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 45.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (331 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (331 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.331 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 4.96x more expensive
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,630 vs £530).
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,630 vs £530).£2,630 vs £530
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE?

  • Exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, handling demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with ease.
  • Highly efficient Windforce cooling system that maintains stable temperatures even under heavy load.
  • Quiet operation, with a Dual BIOS feature allowing users to switch to a 'Silent' mode.
  • Simpler, functional design without excessive RGB, often providing better 'bang for your buck' compared to more expensive custom models.
  • Includes a 4-year warranty (upon registration) and a useful anti-sag bracket.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE?

  • Massive physical footprint (triple or quad-slot design) requiring a very large PC case.
  • High price point remains a significant barrier for most consumers.
  • Extreme power requirements, typically needing at least an 850W or 1000W power supply.
  • The 16-pin power connector orientation and potential for adapter melting are ongoing concerns for some users.
  • Lack of factory overclock compared to premium tiers like the Gaming OC or Aorus models.

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overclock3d.net
12/10/2022
Gigabyte RTX 4090 Windforce 24G Review - Overclock 3D

The Overclock3D review of the Gigabyte RTX 4090 Windforce 24G highlights the card as a high-performing, no-nonsense model offering stellar 4K gaming, superior cooling via three 100mm fans, and a practical Dual BIOS feature. While it provides excellent performance, the card is criticized for its massive triple-slot size, lack of RGB lighting, and limited power delivery for extreme...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
12/10/2022
Gigabyte, Inno3D und MSI: Drei Custom-Modelle der GeForce RTX 4090Go to product viewer dialog for this item. im Test

The Hardwareluxx review evaluates four custom GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards from Gigabyte (Windforce 24G), INNO3D (iCHILL X3), MSI (Suprim X 24G), and ZOTAC (AMP! Extreme Airo), analyzing how they build upon NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. The cards vary considerably in physical footprints and targeted power limits. For instance, while INNO3D strictly maintains a standard 450...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
12/10/2022
Gigabyte RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 24G Review en español (Análisis completo)

The Gigabyte RTX 4090 Windforce 24G serves as the entry-level Ada Lovelace model for the brand, utilizing reference clock speeds of 2520 MHz and featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 386-bit bus. Built on TSMC's 4nm process, the card delivers a substantial 60% performance leap over the previous generation's RTX 3090 Ti while maintaining the same 450W TGP. It debuts a heavily...Read more

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