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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,030
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,600
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 450 W

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

8.7

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

9.6

Performance

24.0%

8.5

Memory

12.0%

6.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

3.7

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Leadtek WinFast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is a powerhouse enthusiast-class graphics card featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit bus, delivering approximately 1 TB/s of bandwidth. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it operates with a base clock of 2,235 MHz and a boost clock of 2,520 MHz, supported by a specialized Hurricane cooling system that utilizes three 100mm fans and eight heat pipes for thermal management. Its main pros include exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, advanced AI-powered DLSS 3 frame generation, and a high transistor count of 76.3 billion that excels in creative workloads. However, significant cons include its massive triple-slot size, a heavy 450W power draw requiring a high-wattage power supply, and a high retail price that limits accessibility for most casual gamers.

Technical Specifications of Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.7
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a technical score of 8.66 points, which is higher than that of 94.2% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

24,886 points
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane scores 24886 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

1.4
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

850 W
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% 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

450 W
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 91.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
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

351.5 mm
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is 351.5 mm long, which is longer than 95.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

145.2 mm
Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is 145.2 mm tall, which is taller than 87.4% 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

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

Importance: LOW

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Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane vs the average graphics card

  • 88 more compute units
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.128 vs 48
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 3.42x higher texture rate
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,290 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,290 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1290 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 328 more TMUs
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
  • 88 more compute units
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 3.42x higher texture rate
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,290 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 328 more TMUs
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.68x higher pixel rate
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
  • 2.5x higher ray tracing score
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (24,886 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
  • 2.77x higher FP64 performance
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2.83x higher INT8 performance
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1,321 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.25x larger L2 cache
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2x larger GPU die
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
  • 2.05x higher peak power draw
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 66.13 mm longer card length
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is longer than the average graphics card (351.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 18.2 mm higher card profile
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is taller than the average graphics card (145.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.450 W vs 215 W
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
    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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
  • 66.13 mm longer card length
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is longer than the average graphics card (351.5 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is longer than the average graphics card (351.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.351.5 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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.
    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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane 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
  • 18.2 mm higher card profile
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is taller than the average graphics card (145.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is taller than the average graphics card (145.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.145.2 mm vs 127 mm
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 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

    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 3.83x more expensive
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,030 vs £530).
    Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,030 vs £530).£2,030 vs £530
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What customers like about Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane?

  • Unmatched 4K gaming performance, often exceeding 100 FPS in modern AAA titles at max settings
  • Significant gains in creative tasks like 3D rendering (Blender) and video editing (DaVinci Resolve)
  • DLSS 3 and Frame Generation provide a massive boost in fluidity for supported games
  • Excellent cooling performance with a peak temperature of approximately 64°C reported under stress
  • Huge 24GB VRAM buffer provides significant headroom for heavy modding and future-proofing
  • Improved power efficiency compared to previous generation flagships when frame rates are capped

What customers dislike about Leadtek Winfast GeForce RTX 4090 Hurricane?

  • Astronomical price point makes it inaccessible for the majority of standard gamers
  • Massive physical dimensions (3-slot+ width) may require users to upgrade their PC case for compatibility
  • High power draw (450W TDP) necessitates a high-wattage, reliable power supply (850W minimum recommended)
  • Significant CPU bottlenecking when used at lower resolutions like 1080p or 1440p
  • Some users find the card can run 'too hot' if case ventilation is inadequate

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