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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£2,070
Avg. price in US: ~$2,000
VRAM: 24 GB
Memory bus width: 384 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 480 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid 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.

9.2

Exceptional

9.2

Exceptional

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9.9
Gaming
Score components:
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
Score components:
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
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
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
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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Best prices in UK

N/A~ £2,070

Best rankings

#4 in Best Graphic Cards With Water Cooling
#4 in Best NVIDIA RTX 4090 Graphic Cards
#20 in Best MSI Graphic Cards
#91 in Best Graphic Cards
#91 in Best NVIDIA RTX Graphic Cards
#667 in Best Graphic Cards For 4K Gaming
#925 in Best Graphic Cards For Video Editing
#957 in Best Graphic Cards For 1080p Gaming
#1053 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#1129 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is a high-performance, hybrid-cooled graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. It distinguishes itself with a factory overclocked boost clock of 2,625 MHz and a svelte two-slot design made possible by its integrated 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, which handles the GPU and memory while a 100mm Torx 5.0 fan cools the VRM. Main pros include exceptional thermal performance, maintaining loads around 55°C—roughly 10°C cooler than air-cooled counterparts—and whisper-quiet operation due to its dual BIOS and Zero Frozr technology. However, notable cons include the high premium price over reference models and the potential difficulty of mounting the external 240mm radiator in cases already occupied by CPU liquid coolers.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X

Overall score

9.2

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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.

Performance

9.9

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

9.1

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

9.8

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

9.6

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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

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

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

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

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

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Power & Cooling

7.1

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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

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

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

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

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

450 W

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Design

7.8

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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

280 x 140 x 43 mm

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

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

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

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X vs the average graphics card

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

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88 more compute units
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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 Suprim Liquid X 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
2.25x higher memory bandwidth
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.
Importance: HIGH
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
12 GB more VRAM
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
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 Suprim Liquid X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2625 MHz vs 2505 MHz
88 more compute units
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
88 more ray tracing cores
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
112 more ROPs
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
2.83x higher pixel rate
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
4.8% higher boost clock speed
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
368 more AI cores
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
99.4% higher texture rate
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (760.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
3.66x higher FP32 performance
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
2.5x higher gaming score
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (36,700 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
72.7% higher PassMark score
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39,128 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
2.81x higher ray tracing score
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (25,773 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
16.4% higher base clock speed
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,235 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
18.61x higher BF16 performance
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (660.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
2.79x higher compute score
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (33,633 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
5.37x higher INT8 performance
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1,300 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
12,032 more FP32 units
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
3.76x higher compute throughput
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (86.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
2.69x higher FP64 performance
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
2.78x higher FP16 performance
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
2.25x higher memory bandwidth
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
12 GB more VRAM
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
3x larger L2 cache
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
10.5% faster memory speed
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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.
3.33x more transistors
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
Newer HDMI version
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
Uses hybrid cooling
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
8 °C lower load temperature
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.

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

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2.06x larger GPU die
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
1 older
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
October 2022
2 fewer monitors per output type
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
Narrower encode codec support
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
Older NVDEC generation
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
2.23x higher TDP
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (480 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
30.8% higher PSU requirement
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
2.36x higher board power limit
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
2.18x higher peak power draw
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (480 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
2.33x higher idle power draw
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (28 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
15 mm higher card profile
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
2.3x heavier card weight
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is heavier than the average graphics card (2,353 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
2.23x higher TDP
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (480 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 Suprim Liquid X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (480 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.480 W vs 215 W
30.8% higher PSU requirement
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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 Suprim Liquid X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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 Suprim Liquid X 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
3.91x more expensive
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,070 vs £530).
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,070 vs £530).£2,070 vs £530
4.22x less popular
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
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 Suprim Liquid X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
2.3x heavier card weight
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is heavier than the average graphics card (2,353 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is heavier than the average graphics card (2,353 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.2353 g vs 1021 g
2.18x higher peak power draw
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (480 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (480 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.480 W vs 220 W

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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X?

Exceptional thermal management, maintaining significantly lower GPU temperatures (often 6-9°C lower) compared to Founders Edition cards
Remarkably quiet operation, particularly when utilizing the 'Silent' dual-BIOS mode
Compact dual-slot design that fits in many cases where larger 3.5+ slot air-cooled 4090s cannot
Premium aesthetic featuring a two-tone brushed metal shroud and elegant, customizable RGB lighting
Massive performance jump over previous generations, capable of handling 4K gaming at high frame rates with ray tracing
High out-of-the-box factory overclock (2625 MHz) and stable overclocking potential
Included 240mm AIO cooler is highly efficient and relatively easy to install for a liquid-cooled setup

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X?

High premium price point, often retailing significantly above the baseline MSRP for RTX 4090 cards
Common reports of coil whine, a high-pitched buzzing sound during high-load scenarios
Potential for pump-related issues, such as mechanical noise or long-term reliability concerns typical of AIO units
Installation requires space for a 240mm radiator, which may conflict with existing CPU cooling configurations in some cases
Side-exiting radiator tubing can create clearance issues or pressure against the side panel in narrower PC cases
Memory temperatures, while within safe limits, can sometimes be slightly higher than some high-end air-cooled alternatives
Included 12VHPWR power adapter is often described as bulky and difficult to manage in tight spaces

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01/11/2022

Summary of the review

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X Review - igor´sLAB

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X leverages a high-end hybrid cooling system featuring an all-in-one 240 mm liquid radiator combined with a traditional on-board air fan. Built on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 4N process, the card packs 16,384 CUDA cores and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. This hardware delivers a massive generational leap in gaming frame rates, power efficiency, and AI-driven features like DLSS 3 frame generation. Because the liquid cooling configuration significantly reduces the physical mass on the PCIe slot, MSI successfully shrinks the card down to a sleek, dual-slot form factor that completely eliminates the need for an external graphics card support bracket. Pros and Cons Pros: Excellent Thermal Performance: The custom liquid pump and 240 mm radiator keep the GPU core exceptionally cool even when operating at a massive 450W to 500W+ power draw. Whisper-Quiet Operation: The dual in-house radiator fans maintain very moderate noise levels during heavy gaming workloads. Slimmer Physical Footprint: The main graphics card occupies only two motherboard expansion slots and drops the bulky weight common to air-cooled 4090 models....

thefpsreview.com

06/03/2023

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

summary of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G. The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is a top-tier, factory-overclocked video card that delivers an exceptional 4K gaming experience with full ray tracing capabilities. Driven by the Ada Lovelace architecture, it features a 105MHz boost clock increase out of the box (reaching 2625MHz) and a 480W TGP power limit, which can be further pushed to 2640MHz in Extreme Performance mode. Unlike standard air-cooled variants, this card utilizes a specialized hybrid cooling solution comprised of a micro-fin copper waterblock and an external 240mm aluminum radiator equipped with MEG SILENT GALE P12 fans. Performance-wise, it stands as the fastest RTX 4090 tested by the reviewer, comfortably outperforming both the GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The card boasts several major pros, including unparalleled gaming performance, high build quality, and superior liquid cooling that maintains excellent temperatures during long gaming sessions. Additionally, its physical two-slot profile makes it significantly slimmer and gives it a smaller case footprint than traditional air-cooled 4090s. However, there...

en.gamegpu.com

06/02/2023

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GeForce video card review and benchmarks RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is an ultra-premium graphics card based on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring an AD102 crystal with 16,384 CUDA cores, 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, and a standard TDP of 450W. Built on a 4nm process technology, it delivers 82.6 TFLOPS of theoretical performance, doubling the capabilities of the older RTX 3090. Structurally, the unit stands out because it separates the graphics card from its low-profile pump and radiator water cooling setup. This unique dual-component configuration allows the physical card on the motherboard to remain 3.5 times thinner and significantly smaller in main dimensions than air-cooled flagships like the RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio. In real-world thermal benchmarks like FurMark and Cyberpunk 2077, the closed-loop system holds the GPU to exceptionally low temperatures of 54°C to 55°C. The review highlights several prominent advantages and a few distinct weaknesses for potential buyers. On the positive side, its robust liquid cooling setup delivers absolute silence and excellent temperatures during gaming loads. It offers top-tier hardware performance with advanced ray tracing cores and DLSS 3.0...

ign.com

21/11/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G Review - IGN

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G review by IGN highlights it as a unique, high-end graphics card variation equipped with a built-in All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler. On the positive side (Pros), its liquid-cooled setup slims the main unit down to a svelte two-slot design, measuring just 11 x 5.5 x 1.69 inches. This offers significantly better clearance for cramped PC cases compared to massive 3-slot air-cooled versions. Furthermore, it delivers stellar thermal management, maintaining an impressively low 55°C temperature under full load. This is nearly 10°C cooler than the Founders Edition, providing massive thermal headroom for enthusiasts looking to overclock the card. It also sports a slightly bumped 2.62 MHz boost clock speed out of the box and features premium details like a dual-BIOS switch (Gaming and Silent modes) alongside custom RGB zones. Conversely, the review points out several drawbacks (Cons). First, despite the fancy water-cooling system, real-world performance is essentially negligible, with gaming frame rates and synthetic benchmarks trading blows within just a few FPS of stock air-cooled cards. The physical configuration presents another hurdle; while...

tomshardware.com

24/10/2022

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MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review: Super Soaker | Tom's Hardware

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is a specialized version of Nvidia’s flagship GPU that utilizes a 240mm AIO liquid cooling solution to manage the card's 450W power draw. While the card boasts a high default boost clock of 2625 MHz, testing reveals that its real-world gaming performance is essentially tied with the cheaper Founders Edition, as both cards typically reach similar clock speeds of 2750–2790 MHz under load. A major draw of this specific model is its dual-slot design, which is significantly slimmer than the 3- or 4-slot air-cooled competitors, making it a potential fit for smaller cases that have dedicated space for an external radiator. The review highlights several pros, including its excellent performance and its space-saving 2-slot card profile. On the thermal front, the liquid cooler does lower GPU temperatures to 57.8°C compared to the Founders Edition's 66.9°C. However, the cons are significant: the AIO setup does not outperform large air coolers in terms of clock speeds or framerates, it requires a case with specific radiator mounting support, and it carries a higher MSRP of $1,749...

kitguru.net

21/10/2022

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MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review - KitGuru

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X review by Dominic Moass on KitGuru evaluates Nvidia's flagship GPU under a unique, watercooled design. The primary pros highlighted in the article focus on its thermal innovation and physical sizing. Because it features a dedicated 240mm all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, the card is relatively compact compared to massive, air-cooled standard 4090 designs. Furthermore, it ships with a notable 105MHz factory overclock out of the box, a highly customized PCB layout, dual-BIOS functionality, and customizable RGB lighting. Powered by TSMC's 4nm node, the card offers an immense technical architecture with 16,384 CUDA cores, 512 Tensor cores, and 24GB of high-speed GDDR6X memory. On the other hand, the primary cons focus heavily on price and massive power demands. KitGuru notes an "eye-watering" UK MSRP of £2,179.99, making it an exceptionally expensive premium option. Power requirements are another consideration; while standard reference 4090s sit at a 450W Total Graphics Power (TGP), MSI has pushed this card's power draw up to 480W out of the box, with limits stretching up to 530W when overclocking. The reviewer addresses...

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 is a premium, mostly water-cooled graphics card based on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace GPU architecture, retailing with a starting price of $1,749. Unlike massive, three-slot air-cooled competitor cards, this unit takes up only two slots and utilizes a standalone 240mm All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooling loop with pre-installed dual 120mm fans to manage its thermals. It features a dual-BIOS switch on the top edge that allows users to toggle between "Gaming" and "Silent" modes (boosting up to 2,625 MHz), while an "Extreme Performance" mode (boosting up to 2,640 MHz) can be unlocked via the MSI Center software. Visually, the card features an industrial design composed of sharp angles, silver brushed aluminum, a rigid full-metal backplate, and customizable RGB lighting. The review highlights several critical pros and cons of this specific design. On the positive side, the card delivers class-leading performance with higher out-of-the-box clock speeds than NVIDIA’s reference specifications. Its liquid-cooling configuration allows it to run exceptionally cool and quiet compared to the Founders Edition, with radiator fans that spin down entirely under light...

overclockers.com

12/10/2022

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Nvidia RTX 4090Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review: MSI's Suprim Liquid X Tames Ada Lovelace

The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X, as reviewed by Overclockers, is a high-performance, Ada Lovelace-based card featuring a factory 2,626 MHz boost clock designed for 4K gaming. It boasts a 240mm AIO liquid cooler for superior thermals in a compact, dual-slot form factor, outperforming the RTX 3090 Ti by roughly 60% in 4K. Key drawbacks include a high $1,749 MSRP—a $150 premium over the Founders Edition—and the logistical challenge of mounting the 240mm radiator. Additionally, the card is overkill for resolutions below 4K, leading to severe CPU bottlenecks at 1080p.

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 a premium, dual-slot graphics card featuring an integrated 240mm All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooling system. Built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture with 24GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory, it delivers elite 4K performance exceeding 120 FPS at exceptionally low noise levels. The card runs highly efficiently under full load, maintaining GPU temperatures around 59°C and a hotspot temperature of 70°C while drawing approximately 390W of power. Visually, it stands out with a beautiful aluminum front cover, angle-beveled edges with light-gold polish, an octagon-shaped fan cutout, and a diamond-geometry-inspired backplate design. Priced at $1,750, it carries a modest $150 premium over the Founders Edition, making it significantly more affordable than air-cooled rivals like the $1,999 ASUS ROG Strix. The review highlights several prominent strengths, leading with its whisper-quiet operation and excellent thermal performance that tames the powerful AD102 GPU beast without exceeding 50–59°C during standard gaming. Its slim, dual-slot form factor is a major benefit, offering a much sleeker footprint than massive 3.5-slot air-cooled variants while retaining full flagship performance. However, the primary physical...

guru3d.com

12/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X review - Guru3d

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is an over-engineered, enthusiast-level graphics card featuring NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace GPU architecture, 16,384 Shader processor cores, and 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. Its standout feature is a hybrid water-cooling system that utilizes a 240mm radiator alongside a dedicated on-card fan for residual components. This configuration makes it the shortest RTX 4090 tested at just 27.5 cm in PCB length, though users must accommodate the external radiator and tubing. The card delivers exceptional performance, boasting the highest factory overclock on the market with a turbo clock frequency of 2625MHz, which can be further tweaked to reach 3.0 GHz. The review highlights several prominent pros and cons for this graphics card. On the positive side, it is noted as the fastest and quietest RTX 4090 tested by the reviewer. Choosing the default "silent" BIOS mode keeps acoustics down to a remarkably low 31–32 dBA, while the "gaming" BIOS mode keeps temperatures at or under a cool 60°C. The aesthetics are also a major plus, featuring a premium two-tone brushed aluminium shroud...

techpowerup.com

12/10/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review | TechPowerUp

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is a high-performance graphics card utilizing a 240mm AIO liquid cooler to deliver superior thermal management, exceptional energy efficiency, and a slimmer two-slot design compared to air-cooled alternatives. It offers massive 4K gaming performance, low temperatures, and quiet operation with a 480W power limit, though it requires sufficient chassis space for the radiator and tubing. Despite its high $1,750 MSRP, this card represents a premium, well-engineered solution, with reviewers noting the pump remains running at idle, albeit inaudibly.

mezha.ua

14/03/2023

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

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is a top-tier flagship graphics card built on the 4nm Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring an automated factory overclock of 2625 MHz on its AD102 GPU and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. Its standout characteristic is a hybrid liquid cooling system comprised of a compact two-slot card housing a 100mm Torx 5.0 fan, which connects via 470mm braided tubes to an external 240mm radiator cooled by dual 120mm fans. In real-world testing, this setup delivers an impressive 29% average gaming performance advantage over the RTX 4080 in 4K resolution, making it an excellent match for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. It is also a highly effective number cruncher for professional workloads, outperforming the RTX 4080 by roughly 34% in Blender computational benchmarks. The review highlights several major pros, including its maximum performance in 4K mode, 24 GB of VRAM, and a highly effective liquid cooling system that maintains GPU temperatures at a cool 60°C–66°C under heavy loads. Furthermore, the unique two-slot adapter design makes it highly suitable for compact mATX builds, and it features...

thefpsreview.com

06/03/2023

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

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is a top-tier, factory-overclocked video card featuring a 105MHz boost clock increase up to 2625MHz, a 480W TGP power limit, and a dedicated 240mm AIO liquid cooling system. Built on the Lovelace architecture with 24GB of GDDR6X memory, it outperforms both the RTX 4090 Founders Edition and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, delivering a true 4K gaming experience with exceptional ray tracing performance. The card offers excellent build quality, premium cooling utilizing a micro-fin copper waterblock and MEG SILENT GALE P12 fans, and a dual-BIOS for Silent and Gaming modes. Additionally, its physical footprint is notably slimmer than air-cooled 4090 models, fitting into a two-slot profile. Despite earning a high overall score of 9.3, the card carries a few distinct drawbacks. It demands steep power requirements, pulling 30W more than the Founders Edition and requiring a minimum 850W power supply unit, with 1000W recommended. While the card itself is slim, it is still very tall and long, and the massive box and 240mm radiator require significant internal case space to...

sea.ign.com

22/11/2022

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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G Review | IGN

The IGN Southeast Asia review awards the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G an overall score of 8 out of 10, highlighting it as an exceptional tier-one enthusiast graphics card. The primary design advantage (pro) of this model is its built-in all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler. This slims the primary GPU unit down to a svelte, two-slot design (11 x 5.5 x 1.69 inches), making it far more space-efficient inside PC cases compared to massive 3-slot or 4-slot air-cooled variants. However, a major structural disadvantage (con) is that users must accommodate an external 240mm radiator setup connected by 17-inch tubes, which can cause space conflicts if the chassis already houses an AIO CPU cooler. In terms of performance, the card features 16,384 CUDA cores and a boosted clock speed of 2.62 MHz. Benchmarks show that out-of-the-box gaming performance gains are negligible compared to standard air-cooled options, with the card essentially trading identical FPS blows with the Founders Edition and Gigabyte Gaming OC across synthetic 4K and ray-tracing tests. The true performance pro lies in its thermals: the hybrid liquid...

overclocking.com

12/10/2022

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Test : MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X

The Overclocking.com review hails the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X as a massive success, delivering a stellar ultra-high-end graphics solution optimized specifically for 2160p (4K) and potential 8K gaming. Testers highlighted several major pros, including its groundbreaking generation-over-generation performance leap compared to the older RTX 3090 Ti, excellent original out-of-the-box overclocking, and highly responsive GDDR6X memory. Its core strength lies in its innovative hybrid liquid cooling system that effectively combines low noise levels with exceptionally low operating temperatures. Additional benefits noted in the review include its convenient dual-BIOS system, highly reliable acoustic profiles, and an easily modifiable setup that allows users to swap out the radiator fans effortlessly. Despite the overwhelming praise, the review and its performance analysis point out a few clear cons. While the card's overall energy efficiency marks an improvement over older architectures, its absolute power consumption remains incredibly high, necessitating a robust power supply system to run stable under heavy loads. While the review emphasizes that the card is engineered to push limits further via the MSI AfterBurner utility, the extreme power spikes mean you...

razorman.net

23/11/2022

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Review MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X

The Razorman.net review crowns the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X as their top-tested GPU, highlighting unmatched 4K performance, premium build quality, and an efficient hybrid cooling system. This liquid-cooled card maintains temperatures below 70°C under load with whisper-quiet operation. However, the review notes significant power draw, a very high price point, and a performance bottleneck when paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 1080p resolution. Additionally, the integrated 240mm AIO radiator requires a spacious PC case for installation.

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