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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,070VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):480 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X
8.7/10

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

40%

9.3

Technical score

25%

8.7

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

★Better than 99% of graphics cards
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 88%
9.3

Technical score

Technical score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.4

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

★Better than 95%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
15 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 98%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X

Based on 15 · 2

Reviewers love how quiet, cool and compact the liquid cooling keeps it, but warn about huge power draw and demanding power supply needs.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X

Based on 241 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive9%mixed13%negative

Owners praise its exceptional gaming speed and longevity, while power draw and occasional driver problems remain the main drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say frame rates can fall short in some demanding games and settings, especially at 4K or on very high-resolution VR headsets, where some need to drop settings badly.3
  • Owners report driver crashes, display errors and black screens at launch, and some features such as DLSS 3 frame generation not appearing for some users.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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

Technical score
Technical score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.4

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

9.3
Reviews score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
36,700 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 36,700 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 96.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
25,773 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 25,773 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 92.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
39,128 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 39,128 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
33,633 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 33,633 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 97.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
82.58 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.2% of graphics cards and equal to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,008 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
480 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 480 W, which is higher than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
480 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 480 W under peak load, which is higher than 96.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
530 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 530 W, which is higher than that of 96.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
450 W
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What reviewers say
Size
280x 140x 43 mm
Length
280 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 280 mm long, which is shorter than 51.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
2,353 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2,353 g, which is heavier than 95.4% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

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

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    1,008 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
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 bit
  • 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
  • 2.86x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    462 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 20.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 98% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    15 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.2
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.86x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    462 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 4.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    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
  • 2.01x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (760.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    760.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 3.65x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (82.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    82.58 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 2.48x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (36,700 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    36,700 points vs 14,779 points
  • 72.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39,128 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    39,128 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2.82x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (25,773 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    25,773 points vs 9,148 points
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    2,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 18.62x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (660.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    660.6 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.79x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (33,633 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    33,633 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 5.37x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card 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.
    1,300 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.8x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card 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.
    82.58 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    1,008 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
  • 192 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    384 bit vs 192 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
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card uses a smaller manufacturing process than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3.33x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    76,300 million vs 22,900 million
  • 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
  • 2.23x higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 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
  • 2.41x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (530 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    530 W vs 220 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
  • 3.98x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,070 vs £520).
    £2,070 vs £520
  • 16.5% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.36 vs 7.4).
    6.36 vs 7.41
  • 2.32x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,353 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,353 g vs 1,014 g
  • 3.98x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,070 vs £520).
    £2,070 vs £520
  • 16.5% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.36 vs 7.4).
    6.36 vs 7.41
  • 1 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 2.07x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (609 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    609 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 75% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 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
  • 2.23x higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
    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
  • 2.41x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (530 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    530 W vs 220 W
  • 2.18x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card 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
  • 2.33x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card 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.
    28 W vs 12 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
  • 2.32x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,353 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,353 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
JP's Tech and Gaming Reviews
≈ estimated
25/02/2023
Hands-on test · DCS frame rates on one and three monitors
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X hits over 200 fps on one monitor in DCS, but triple-monitor frame rates still jump around and the issue is unresolved.
9.0
Rabbit
≈ estimated
14/10/2022
Unboxing and first look · size comparison
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is compact and well built, a big upgrade for 4K rendering, but its cooler needs top clearance.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Full review · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is the quietest RTX 4090 tested, but at almost 2.4 kg with radiator it is heavy and needs an 850 W power supply.
8.5
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
13/10/2022
Hands-on review · Cooling and design
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X runs cool and quiet and fits in smaller cases, but its chunky power adapter and radiator mounting are awkward.
7.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
21/10/2022
Early look · Liquid-cooled card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X pairs Nvidia's flagship with a 240 mm liquid cooler and a 105 MHz factory overclock, but it draws more power than the reference card.
8.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
24/10/2022
Lab test · Liquid vs air cooling
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X cools well but no better than a large air cooler, so it suits cases with room for its 240 mm radiator.
9.3
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2023
Lab review · Factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is the fastest RTX 4090-class card on our test bench, staying cool while handling 4K ray tracing.
9.3
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2023
Lab review · Factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is the fastest RTX 4090-class card on our test bench, staying cool while handling 4K ray tracing.
8.5
mezha.ua
✓ explicit
14/03/2023
Review · Liquid-cooled RTX 4090
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X delivers top 4K speed with a two-slot liquid cooler, though its power draw at full load is high.
tweaktown.com
12/10/2022
Not graded yet
overclockers.com
12/10/2022
Not graded yet
8.0
overclocking.com
✓ explicit
12/10/2022
Game tests · Ray tracing, DLSS
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X keeps some ray-traced games above 60 FPS at 4K with DLSS, but Cyberpunk 2077 struggles without upscaling.
9.0
overclocking.com
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Benchmark review · 4K and ray tracing
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X leads most 4K and ray tracing tests by a wide margin, though AMD cards using FSR beat it in Far Cry 6.
9.6
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
07/11/2022
Teardown · Water-cooled GPU
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X pairs a 240 mm radiator with 30 power transistors for strong overclocking, but its cooler cannot be drained.
9.0
razorman.net
✓ explicit
23/11/2022
Benchmark review · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is cool and very quiet at full load, but it needs at least an 850 W power supply.
9.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Hands-on review · Dual liquid cooler
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X stays cool at 67°C and quiet at 41 dB under load in a two-slot design, but MSI recommends a 1000 W power supply.
9.5
es.gamegpu.com
≈ estimated
06/02/2023
Lab test · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X ran the quietest and coolest of the cards tested, though it has the highest peak power draw.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
18/03/2023
Lab test · Water-cooled GPU
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is cool and quiet in small builds, but it needs room in the case for its radiator.
9.0
techgaming.nl
✓ explicit
02/12/2022
Lab review · Cooling and overclocking
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X is very cool and quiet, with a 3105 MHz overclock, but its 520 W power cap and coil whine are drawbacks.

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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

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.

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