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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,810
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,600
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 450 W

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

8.5

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%

8.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

9.0

Performance

24.0%

8.3

Memory

12.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.5

Design

4.0%

9.5

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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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 1 TB/s bandwidth. It boasts a boost clock of 2520 MHz and utilizes the TRI FROZR 3 thermal design with TORX Fan 5.0 and a nickel-plated copper baseplate for efficient, near-silent cooling. Key advantages include its exceptional 4K and 8K gaming performance, support for DLSS 3 frame generation, and excellent thermal management through its dual BIOS system. However, its massive physical footprint (337mm length, 3.8-slot thickness) requires a large chassis and a minimum 850W PSU, and it lacks DisplayPort 2.0 support while occasionally exhibiting noticeable coil whine.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio

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

8.5
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a technical score of 8.47 points, which is higher than that of 90.2% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.2
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% 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

36,594 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio scores 36594 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 94.8% of graphics cards.
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

26,070 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio scores 26070 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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

83.07 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio delivers 83.07 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 95% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

7680x4320
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

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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

337 x 140 x 77 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio measures 337x140 x 77 mm, which is more compact than 83.6% of graphics cards.
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

337 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is 337 mm long, which is longer than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% 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

140 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% 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

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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

2,170 g
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio weighs 2170 g, which is heavier than 94.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio vs the average graphics card

  • 88 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 328 more TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.68x higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 2.62x higher ray tracing score
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (26,070 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 3.23x higher gaming score
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (36,594 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.6x higher compute throughput
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (83.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 0.8% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 2.77x higher FP64 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 2.27x higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.25x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Broader encode codec support
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (AV1 vs H.264).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 99.7% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 1 older
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 2.45x higher idle power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (27 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 2.05x higher peak power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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.
  • 17 °C higher idle temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 51.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.17x heavier card weight
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is heavier than the average graphics card (2,170 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 99.7% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
  • 51.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.337 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 98.8% slower VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio 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
  • 5.3x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,810 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,810 vs £530).£2,810 vs £530
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.140 mm vs 127 mm
  • 2.3x less popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio?

  • Exceptional 4K gaming and ray tracing performance
  • Extremely quiet operation with advanced 'Tri Frozr 3' cooling
  • Excellent thermal management, often staying in the low 60°C range under load
  • Includes a dual BIOS switch for performance or silent modes
  • Built with high-quality components and an anti-bending reinforcement plate
  • More competitively priced compared to some other premium custom 4090 models

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio?

  • Significant physical dimensions (triple-slot, 34cm long) that may not fit in standard cases
  • Very heavy, requiring the use of a support bracket to prevent PCIe slot damage
  • Some users report noticeable coil whine, particularly when running at high frame rates
  • Lacks a vapor chamber, which is found on higher-end MSI models like the Suprim X
  • Stock 16-pin power adapter can be difficult to manage and creates cable-bending concerns
  • High overall power consumption and expensive MSRP

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ocinside.de
14/12/2023
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio 24G Review - OCinside.de

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio 24G graphics card delivers extreme performance, monumental cooling capacity, and future-proof capabilities that earned it the OCinside.de Overclocking Dream Award. It provides enough high-tier raw power to let gamers confidently skip one or two hardware generations before needing another upgrade. On the positive side (Pros), the card achieves...Read more

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club386.com
19/10/2022
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio review: serene speed - Club386

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio is a monstrous, four-slot graphics card weighing nearly 2.2kg and measuring 337mm x 140mm x 77mm, making it one of the largest custom Ada Lovelace designs available. Built on a TSMC 4N process with 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory, it offers unprecedented 4K gaming performance, routinely running over 60% faster than the previous...Read more

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techpowerup.com
10/02/2023
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio Review - TechPowerUp

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio is a high-performance custom card featuring a 75 MHz factory overclock, 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, and a quiet, efficient cooling system with a robust 18 phase VRM. Key advantages include exceptional out-of-the-box performance and a dual BIOS that prioritizes low-noise operation. Drawbacks include a $1,700 price tag, representing a $100 markup...Read more

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ocinside.de
01/02/2024
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio 24G Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio 24G delivers exceptional high-end performance, particularly when paired with a top-tier system like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D used in testing. While initial synthetic benchmarks were underwhelming due to CPU bottlenecking, specific BIOS tweaks like adjusting CPPC to "Frequency" and fine-tuning the Curve Optimizer allowed the card to reach a strong...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
26/01/2023
Test : MSI RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24GGo to product viewer dialogue for this item., le haut de gamme est-il utile (Comparatif Gaming X Trio)

The MSI RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24G is an exceptionally powerful mainstream graphics card designed for 4K gaming and heavy professional workloads. Equipped with 16,384 CUDA cores, 24GB of Micron GDDR6X memory running at 21 Gbps, and a factory overclock of 2625 MHz, this card easily doubles the performance of the older RTX 3090 in games like Total War: Three Kingdoms without relying on Ray...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
08/12/2022
Test : GIGABYTE RTX 4090 GAMING OC 24G, puissante et silencieuse - Comparatif MSI RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO

The GIGABYTE RTX 4090 GAMING OC 24G is a powerhouse graphic card that delivers phenomenal performance improvements, especially in 4K gaming and professional applications like 3D rendering and 8K video editing. Featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory, this model comes with a slight factory overclock of 2535 MHz ( MHz over stock). Testing revealed immense gaming...Read more

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tweakers.net
19/10/2022
GeForce RTX 4090 - Vijf peperdure grafische kanonnen

The Tweakers review of five custom Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 cards highlights massive 4K gaming performance gains, superior thermal/noise engineering, and effective DLSS 3, with the ASUS ROG Strix and MSI Suprim X variants often leading in efficiency. However, the review emphasizes significant drawbacks, including prohibitively high prices, massive physical dimensions, and high power...Read more

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