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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,980VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):450 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid 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 4090 Suprim Liquid

9.1/10

★Better than 92% of graphics cards

6.7

▼Worse than 74%

9.3

★Better than 95%

7.6

▼Worse than 91%

9.9
Gaming
Gaming
9.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
10
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.8
Video editing
Video editing
9.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.9
1080p
1080p
9.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
10
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.9
1440p
1440p
9.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
10
Floating-point performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.9
4K
4K
9.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
10
Floating-point performance
35.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid

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Performance

9.9

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Memory

9.3

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VRAM

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GDDR6X

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Platform & Features

9.8

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Connectivity & Media

9.6

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Max digital resolution

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Power & Cooling

7.0

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Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

480 W

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Design

7.8

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280x 140x 43 mm

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid vs the average graphics card

Why is MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid better than the average graphics card?

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88 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
128 vs 40
88 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
128 vs 40
2.27x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
1,018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
12 GB more VRAM
This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
24 GB vs 12 GB
3.49x higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1329 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
1,329 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
112 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
176 vs 64
328 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
512 vs 184
2.83x higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
462 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s

88 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
128 vs 40
88 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
128 vs 40
3.49x higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1329 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
1,329 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
112 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
176 vs 64
328 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
512 vs 184
2.83x higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
462 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
4.8% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2625 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
368 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
512 vs 144
3.66x higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
82.58 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
2.59x higher gaming score
This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (38000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
38,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
3x higher ray tracing score
This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (27500 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
27,500 points vs 9,166 points
16.4% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2235 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
69.6% higher PassMark score
This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (38430 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
38,430 points vs 22,653 points
9.31x higher BF16 performance
This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (330.4 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
330.4 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
12,032 more FP32 units
This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
16,384 vs 4,352
3.74x higher compute throughput
This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
86.02 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
2.69x higher FP64 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
1.29 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
2.18x higher compute score
This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26333 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
26,333 points vs 12,074 points
2.89x higher FP16 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
86 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS

2.27x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
1,018 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
12 GB more VRAM
This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
24 GB vs 12 GB
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.
3x larger L2 cache
This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
72 MB vs 24 MB
18x more Infinity Cache
This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
72 MB vs 4 MB
10.5% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

20% smaller process node
This graphics card 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.
4 nm vs 5 nm
3.33x more transistors
This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (76300 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
76,300 million vs 22,900 million

Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
2.1a vs 2.1

Uses hybrid cooling
This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
8 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
59 °C vs 67 °C

0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Why is MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid worse than the average graphics card?

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2.09x higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
450 W vs 215 W
30.8% higher PSU requirement
This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
850 W vs 650 W
2.36x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (530 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
530 W vs 225 W
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
25% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
5.62x more expensive
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,980 vs £530).
£2,980 vs £530
2.3x heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2353 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
2,353 g vs 1,021 g
10 °C lower thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
105 °C vs 95 °C

5.62x more expensive
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,980 vs £530).
£2,980 vs £530
5.7% lower user score
User score
7.6/ 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.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid
the average graphics card
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.57 vs 8.000).
7.57 vs 8
7.5% worse value for money
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.69 vs 7.2).
6.69 vs 7.2

25% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

2.06x larger GPU die
This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (609 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
609 mm² vs 295 mm²
1 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
October 2022
2,022 vs 2,023

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

2.09x higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
450 W vs 215 W
30.8% higher PSU requirement
This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
850 W vs 650 W
2.36x higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (530 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
530 W vs 225 W
10 °C lower thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
105 °C vs 95 °C
2.41x higher peak power draw
This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (530 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
530 W vs 220 W
3.17x higher idle power draw
This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (38 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
38 W vs 12 W
26 dB noisier at idle
This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (26 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
26 dB vs 0 dB

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
2.3x heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2353 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
2,353 g vs 1,021 g

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thefpsreview.com

06/03/2023

Summary of the review

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G Video Card Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is a premium, factory-overclocked graphics card built on NVIDIA's Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory. Positioned at the top of MSI's product stack, it boasts a 105MHz boost clock increase out of the box (reaching 2625MHz) and a 480W TGP, which can be further pushed to 2640MHz in Extreme Performance mode. A key highlight of this model is its specialized cooling design, which utilizes a 240mm aluminum radiator equipped with MEG SILENT GALE P12 fans, a micro-fin copper waterblock, and an on-card fan, allowing it to maintain a slimmer two-slot profile compared to bulky air-cooled variants. In performance benchmarks, the card earned an overall score of 9.3 out of 10, delivering a definitive 4K gaming experience with ray tracing that outperformed both the RTX 4090 Founders Edition and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The review highlights several specific pros and cons for prospective buyers. On the positive side, the card delivers elite gaming performance, high build quality, excellent thermal management via its liquid cooling setup,...

overclockers.com

12/10/2022

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Nvidia RTX 4090 Review: MSI's Suprim Liquid X Tames Ada Lovelace

The Overclockers.com review of the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X highlights a premium, factory-overclocked card (2,626 MHz boost) that utilizes a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler to maintain low operating temperatures of roughly 63-64°C, avoiding thermal throttling. While the 2-slot design makes the GPU itself compact, it requires space for an external radiator, and provides significant, sustained power through a 450W+ delivery system. Conversely, the card bears a $150 premium over the Founders Edition and requires a 1,000W power supply, alongside potential installation challenges due to stiff cooling tubes. Furthermore, the review notes that the real-world performance gain over other RTX 4090 models is negligible, making this card a purchase for thermal and aesthetic preferences rather than maximum performance gains.

tweaktown.com

12/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X is an exceptionally powerful, premium graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 24GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory. Priced at $1,750, it carries a modest $150 premium over the Founders Edition, making it significantly more affordable than competitors like the $2,000 ASUS ROG Strix variant. The card easily delivers top-tier performance for 4K gaming at over 120 FPS, utilizing exclusive architecture features like DLSS 3, Frame Generation, and an Optical Flow Accelerator. Structurally, it features an exquisite aesthetic highlighted by a front aluminum metal cover, light-gold polished angle-beveled edges, an octagon-shaped fan cutout, and a diamond-geometry-inspired backplate. Under heavy gaming and benchmarking loads, the card stays remarkably cool and energy-efficient, pulling roughly 390W of power while maintaining GPU temperatures at 59°C and hotspot levels around 70°C. Key Pros and Cons Pros: The standout benefit is its unique dual-slot design, which remains sleek and compact compared to massive 3.5-slot air-cooled competitors while retaining full RTX 4090 power. Its 240mm AIO liquid cooling radiator allows for whisper-quiet, virtually silent gaming alongside fantastic stock...

ign.com

21/11/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G Review

The IGN MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G review awards the graphics card a score of 8 out of 10, highlighting its distinctive hybrid cooling design as its defining characteristic. Equipped with 16,384 CUDA cores and an increased out-of-the-box boost clock of 2.62 MHz, the card performs nearly identically to the Nvidia Founders Edition and other third-party 4090 variants in synthetic benchmarks and raw 4K gaming frame rates. The core advantage of this specific model lies in its built-in all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, which keeps the main card unit restricted to a svelte two-slot footprint measuring 11 x 5.5 x 1.69 inches. This design yields exceptionally low load temperatures of just 55°C—a stark contrast to the 64.7°C seen on the Founders Edition and 62°C on air-cooled Gigabyte models—offering substantial thermal headroom for enthusiasts who want to manually overclock the hardware. However, the unique cooling loop introduces specific system configuration and financial drawbacks. The primary disadvantage is the requirement to house an attached 240mm radiator (measuring 10.7 x 4.7 x 2.1 inches) and its pair of 120mm fans inside...

tomshardware.com

24/10/2022

Summary of the review

MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review: Super Soaker

Review Overview The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X introduces a unique all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling system featuring a 240mm radiator paired with a dual-slot graphics card design, diverging from the massive 3- to 4-slot air-cooled models common for this GPU architecture. While the card boasts the highest default boost clock speed among tested models at 2625 MHz—a 4.2% increase over the reference card—real-world gaming performance remains virtually tied with the Founders Edition due to strict voltage limits imposed by Nvidia. It manages the 450W power draw effectively because the large 608mm² AD102 GPU die yields a lower thermal density than modern high-end CPUs. Testing showed that while the liquid cooler lowered the GPU temperature to 57.8°C compared to the Founders Edition's 66.9°C, the video memory (VRAM) ran slightly warmer at 82°C due to minor variations in contact pressure. Pros and Cons Pros Form Factor: Only requires 2 slots of space inside the case, shifting the bulk of the cooling apparatus to the radiator. Performance: Delivers excellent, top-tier performance keeping up with the fastest graphics hardware available. Aesthetics: Provides a...

kitguru.net

21/10/2022

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MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review - KitGuru

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is a top-tier graphics card featuring a factory overclocked Nvidia flagship GPU paired with a custom 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. Built on TSMC's 4nm architecture, the card delivers massive upgrades in core count and L2 cache compared to its predecessor, pushing a 105MHz factory boost clock increase out of the box. The key advantage of this design is its compact physical card size, as heat dissipation is largely handled by the external radiator rather than an oversized air-cooler shroud. Additionally, it features a custom PCB layout, a dual-BIOS system, and built-in RGB lighting. However, the premium design carries significant physical and financial trade-offs. The main drawback is its exceptionally high UK MSRP of £2179.99, making it an eye-wateringly expensive investment even among flagship options. Power consumption is also extremely demanding; the card draws 480W out of the box and can scale up to 530W when overclocked, outstripping the standard 450W power target of the reference RTX 4090. While the card itself is space-saving, buyers must also account for mounting the 240mm radiator inside...

guru3d.com

12/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is an over-engineered, hybrid-cooled graphics card that combines a 240mm external radiator with an on-card fan to manage Nvidia's flagship ADA GPU architecture. Operating with a 450W total board power (TBP), the card features 16,384 Shader cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. Physically, it is the shortest RTX 4090 tested at just 27.5 cm in length along the PCIe slot, though it weighs a substantial 2.4 kg. The card delivers exceptional performance, boasting the fastest out-of-the-box factory overclock with a turbo clock speed of 2625 MHz, which can be further tweaked to reach 3.0 GHz. Due to its high power demands, a minimum of a decent 850-watt power supply is recommended. The review highlights several prominent advantages and few minor drawbacks of this premium enthusiast-level product. On the positive side, the liquid-cooled design allows it to occupy only two expansion slots, making it remarkably compact compared to air-cooled alternatives. It operates with incredibly low acoustic levels, measuring just 31 to 32 dBA in its default silent BIOS mode,...

techpowerup.com

12/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review highlights the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X as a top-tier card, leveraging a 240 mm hybrid liquid-cooling system to deliver high factory-overclocked performance with excellent thermal management. Notable advantages include a compact two-slot design, impressive 4K gaming performance, a quiet "Silent" BIOS profile, and significantly lower temperatures compared to air-cooled models. Key drawbacks identified include a high $1,750 MSRP and the complexities of mounting a 240 mm radiator and managing water tube clearance within the PC case. Furthermore, while efficient, the card relies on the rigid 16-pin power connector, and the liquid cooling system does not yield significantly higher manual overclocking headroom compared to air-cooled alternatives. YouTube ·

mezha.ua

14/03/2023

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G graphics card review

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G Review Summary The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is a top-tier consumer graphics card featuring the Ada Lovelace architecture, factory-overclocked to 2625 MHz, and equipped with a 240mm external liquid cooling radiator. In performance testing, it delivers an impressive 29% gaming advantage over the RTX 4080 in 4K resolution, and it outperforms the older RTX 3090 Ti by 40–50%. It is also a highly effective number-cruncher for professional workloads, beating the RTX 4080 by roughly 32–35% in GeekBench and Blender compute benchmarks. During stress tests, the unique hybrid cooling design kept temperatures at a cool 60°C–66°C while operating quietly, especially when toggled to its physical "Silent" BIOS profile. Pros and Cons Pros: Maximum 4K performance for uncompromising, high-refresh-rate gaming. Compact two-slot design on the main board module, freeing up motherboard space and fitting well into smaller mATX cases. Effective and quiet liquid cooling that exhausts heated air directly out of the PC chassis. Generous 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM which proves highly beneficial for resource-intensive computing tasks. Cons: Extremely...

sea.ign.com

22/11/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G review by IGN Southeast Asia highlights its unique all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling system as its primary defining feature. A major pro of this design is the card's svelte, two-slot physical profile measuring 11 x 5.5 x 1.69 inches, making it significantly easier to fit into cramped PC cases compared to the massive 3-slot air-cooled variants like the Founders Edition or Gigabyte Gaming OC. Thermally, the liquid cooling setup delivers exceptional results, maintaining a peak temperature of just 55°C under load, which is much cooler than the 64.7°C recorded on the Founders Edition. This low operating temperature leaves plenty of thermal headroom for users looking to safely overclock the GPU. However, the review points out several notable cons regarding its practicality and value. While the card itself is more compact, users must accommodate a separate 10.7 x 4.7 x 2.1-inch radiator equipped with dual 120mm fans via 17-inch PVC tubes, which poses a case compatibility conflict if the optimal mounting spot is already occupied by a CPU AIO cooler. Furthermore, despite the...

kitguru.net

21/10/2022

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MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X review highlights it as a highly capable, hybrid-cooled graphics card that achieves a 7.0/10 rating by combining a compact dual-slot design with a 240mm all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler and an active 100mm Torx 5.0 shroud fan. Thanks to an aggressive 105MHz out-of-the-box factory overclock and a 480W default power limit (scalable up to 530W), it stands out as the fastest-running RTX 4090 tested by the reviewer, averaging up to 2820MHz in stress tests and delivering a minor 2–4% performance lead over the Founders Edition. The dual-BIOS feature allows users to switch between a high-performance Gaming mode and a significantly quieter Silent mode that reduces noise levels down to 35dBA. Visually, the card presents a sleek, premium look featuring a grey two-tone shroud with a brushed metal plate and a matching metal backplate with thermal pads. The major pros of this graphics card include exceptionally low GPU core temperatures (hitting 60.3°C under load) and an overall quiet acoustic footprint from its custom, swappable 4-pin PWM fans. However, the review exposes several distinct cons, particularly...

hothardware.com

13/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review: Ada Chills Out

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X, as reviewed by HotHardware, offers top-tier 4K gaming performance, featuring superior cooling via a 240mm AIO radiator that runs quieter and cooler than the Founders Edition. Its two-slot design reduces stress on the motherboard, while delivering impressive factory-overclocked speeds. However, the premium $1,749 price point and the complexity of managing the radiator and tubing are noted drawbacks. The card also requires a bulky 16-pin power adapter, making cable management difficult.

igorslab.de

01/11/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X Review – Cool and super fast.

Here is a detailed summary of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X review: Review Summary The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X is a premium, high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and massive compute capabilities. Unlike traditional air-cooled variants, this card utilizes a hybrid cooling system, pairing an on-board air-cooler with a 240 mm all-in-one (AIO) compact liquid radiator. This design yields exceptionally low operating temperatures and allows the card to run quietly, even when pulling over 500 watts of power during heavy gaming or overclocked workloads. Furthermore, the dual-slot form factor keeps the primary board physically compact, completely eliminating the need for a bulky graphics card support bracket. However, the card faces several notable practical and design limitations. Its rigid liquid cooling tubes require a massive bending radius, making installation highly restrictive—and nearly impossible—in standard closed PC cases without the use of a separate vertical PCIe riser card. From a hardware standpoint, the card missed an opportunity to upgrade its video outputs, sticking to older DisplayPort 1.4a...

overclocking.com

12/10/2022

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Test : MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X - L'overclocking(comptoir-hardware.com) | 11 octobre 2022 | Test • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (incluant la MSI Suprim...

summary of the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X: The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X stands out as a high-performance, hybrid-cooled GPU designed for enthusiasts looking to push the boundaries of the Ada Lovelace architecture. In synthetic benchmarks like Time Spy Extreme, the card achieved a stock GPU score of 19,958 points with a boost frequency of 2,835 MHz. Its standout feature is its overclocking headroom; using MSI Afterburner, the reviewer successfully pushed the boost clock to 3,075 MHz and memory to 1,400 MHz, resulting in top-tier global rankings on 3DMark leaderboards. The card's primary pros include its exceptional thermal management, maintaining a cool 62.4 °C under load even at stock settings, and its high power limit of 110%, which facilitates significant overclocking stability. On the cons side, the review notes the card's extreme power consumption and its massive physical footprint, which might necessitate a case upgrade or high-end power supply. Additionally, while the liquid cooling is effective, some users may find the lack of direct comparison to standard air-cooled 4090 temperatures a missed opportunity for context, and the...

overclocking.com

12/10/2022

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Test : MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X

The review by Overclocking.com declares the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X an ultra-high-end graphic card success, highlighting its unmatched performance when pushing 2160p (4K) and potentially 8K gaming resolutions. Tested right as partner card restrictions lifted, the card leverages TSMC's 4nm node and the Ada Lovelace architecture to smash previous-generation metrics, heavily outscoring older flagships like the RX 6950 XT and RTX 3090 Ti in benchmarks like 3DMark Fire Strike and Cyberpunk 2077. The reviewer specifically praises its integrated hybrid cooling system (pairing an onboard fan with a 240mm liquid radiator) for delivering low temperatures alongside reliably quiet operation, as well as its robust power delivery, docile GDDR6X memory overclocking, dual BIOS, and easily replaceable radiator fans. YouTube · However, the review notes a few notable drawbacks. A primary critique centers around the expectedly high purchase price, though the reviewer points out that its staggering performance-per-euro ratio realistically just signals that older-generation cards should drop in price. Additionally, while power efficiency has improved due to the smaller engraving process node, the overall power consumption remains massive—drawing an average of...

techgaming.nl

02/12/2022

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Review: MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid XGo to product viewer dialog for this item. - TechGaming

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X stands out as a highly compact, premium graphics card tailored for Small Form Factor (SFF) builds, measuring 280 mm long and only two slots thick (43 mm). It relies on an attached 240mm radiator cooled by dual 120mm MSI MEG Silent Gale P12 fans, featuring integrated cable routing for a remarkably clean visual profile. In terms of performance, the card achieves an out-of-the-box boost clock of 2640 MHz under Extreme Performance mode. The liquid cooling design delivers extraordinary thermal results, keeping the GPU under a chilly 56 °C during intensive gaming benchmarks like Metro Exodus while maintaining highly silent operation. Furthermore, the card exhibits strong manual overclocking capability, pushing its core clock frequency up to an impressive 3105 MHz during testing. Key Pros and Cons Pros: SFF-Ready: Outstandingly compact dual-slot frame size for an RTX 4090. Exceptional Cooling: Keeps load temperatures drastically low, around 54–56 °C. High Overclock Peak: Reached an impressive 3105 MHz core clock. Premium Aesthetics: Features a sleek, minimalist brushed metal shroud design. Cons: Power Cap: Limited to a maximum...

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid

Exceptional cooling performance with GPU core temperatures significantly lower than air-cooled cards.
Extremely quiet operation, especially when using the 'Silent' BIOS mode.
Compact two-slot card design (excluding radiator) makes it easier to fit into smaller cases or multi-GPU setups.
High out-of-the-box performance with a factory overclock and a high power limit for further enthusiast tweaking.
Elegant, premium build quality with a brushed metal plate and customizable RGB zones.

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid

High premium price compared to standard air-cooled RTX 4090 models.
Reported instances of coil whine, which can be a distraction in very quiet builds.
Potential long-term concerns regarding pump failure, which would render the card unusable.
VRAM/Memory temperatures can occasionally run slightly higher than on some air-cooled competitors.
Radiator tubing exits from the side of the card, which may cause clearance issues or pressure in narrower cases.

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is a flagship graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture with 16,384 CUDA cores, a boosted clock speed of up to 2640 MHz, and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. Its primary characteristic is a closed-loop hybrid cooling system that utilizes a 240mm radiator and a dedicated on-card Torx Fan 5.0, allowing it to maintain a svelte two-slot profile unlike its bulkier air-cooled rivals. Main pros include its exceptional 4K performance, significantly lower GPU core temperatures (often remaining under 60°C), and a quiet operational profile supported by dual BIOS modes. However, potential cons include the requirement for sufficient case space to mount the external radiator, reported instances of coil whine, and slightly higher memory temperatures compared to some premium air-cooled models.

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