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MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,580VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):420 W

MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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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.
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Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 70% of graphics cards
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

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8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

7.9

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

5.5

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 70%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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44%

7.9

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

5.5

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

6.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,000 points
This graphics card scores 20,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,233 points
This graphics card scores 13,233 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 64.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,685 points
This graphics card scores 26,685 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 60% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,194 points
This graphics card scores 15,194 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 62.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
39.05 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 39.05 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 70.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
24 GB
This graphics card has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
This graphics card uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
936.2 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 936.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
1.62 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.62 Gbps, which is slower than on 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
420 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 420 W, which is higher than that of 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
436 W
This graphics card draws 436 W under peak load, which is higher than 93.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
450 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 92.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
420 W
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Size
336x 140x 61 mm
This graphics card measures 336x140x 61 mm, which is larger than 77.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Length
336 mm
This graphics card is 336 mm long, which is longer than 87.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,895 g
This graphics card weighs 1,895 g, which is heavier than 86.3% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X vs the average graphics card

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  • 42 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    82 vs 40
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 42 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    82 vs 40
  • 2.09x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 144 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (328 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    328 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 184 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (328 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    328 vs 144
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    384 bit vs 256 bit
  • 42 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    82 vs 40
  • 42 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (82 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    82 vs 40
  • 144 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (328 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    328 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 184 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (328 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    328 vs 144
  • 73% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (39.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    39.05 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 27.6% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (208.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    208.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 6,144 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,496 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,496 vs 4,352
  • 36.3% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    20,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.09x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    936.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    384 bit vs 256 bit
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1860 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 95.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (420 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    420 W vs 215 W
  • 27.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,395 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • 51 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    336 mm vs 285 mm
  • 2x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    450 W vs 225 W
  • 2.98x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,580 vs £530).
    £1,580 vs £530
  • 13.7% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.33 vs 7.2).
    6.33 vs 7.2
  • 0.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.96 vs 8.000).
    7.96 vs 8
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1860 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 27.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,395 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 30.3% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1219 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,219 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    6 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 2020
    2,020 vs 2,023
  • 2.13x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    628 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 91.9% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.6 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    1.62 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 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
  • 95.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (420 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    420 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
  • 2x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    450 W vs 225 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 98.2% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (436 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    436 W vs 220 W
  • 51 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    336 mm vs 285 mm
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 85.6% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1895 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,895 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X

  • Elite-tier gaming and productivity performance with high factory overclocks
  • Exceptionally quiet operation, especially in the default 'Silent' BIOS mode
  • Premium build quality featuring brushed aluminium and refined RGB design
  • Effective cooling system (Tri Frozr 2S) that keeps the card stable under heavy loads
  • Highly tweakable for enthusiasts looking to push performance further via overclocking
  • Includes helpful accessories like a metal GPU support bracket and a mouse pad

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X

  • Extremely high price point compared to the Founders Edition and other models
  • Significant power consumption, requiring at least an 850W power supply
  • Massive physical footprint (over 330mm long and triple-slot width) may not fit in standard cases
  • Poor value for money for casual gamers compared to the RTX 3080
  • Minimal performance gains over cheaper RTX 3090 models despite the 'Suprim' premium
  • Requires three 8-pin power connectors, which can complicate cable management

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X is a flagship graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Ampere GA102 architecture with 10,496 CUDA cores and a massive 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit bus. It offers an extreme performance boost clock of up to 1875 MHz and a 420W TDP, supported by a triple 8-pin power requirement and the Tri Frozr 2S triple-fan cooling system. Main pros include its exceptional 8K-ready performance, premium brushed-metal build quality, and a dual BIOS for choosing between extreme silent operation or enhanced cooling. However, cons include its very high price point, significant power consumption necessitating at least an 850W PSU, and a massive triple-slot physical footprint that may not fit in all cases.

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