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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£3,070
  • Avg. price in US: ~$2,100
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 450 W

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

8.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

9.7

Performance

24.0%

8.4

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.8

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is a flagship graphics card featuring 16,384 CUDA cores, a factory overclocked boost clock of 2625 MHz (up to 2640 MHz in Extreme Performance mode), and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. It utilizes the Tri Frozr 3S cooling system with Torx Fan 5.0 and a vapor chamber to maintain quiet, cool operation under its 480W TGP. Main pros include its premium build quality with brushed metal aesthetics, dual BIOS for silent or gaming performance, and top-tier 4K/8K rendering capabilities. Primary cons include its massive quad-slot physical footprint (336 x 142 x 78 mm), high power requirements necessitating at least an 850W–1000W PSU, and potential for coil whine under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.8
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a technical score of 8.81 points, which is higher than that of 97.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.5
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 61.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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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

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

24 GB
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,008 GB/s
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X reaches 1008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 93.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

450 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a TDP of 450 W, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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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

1,000 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X recommends a 1000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

520 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a board power limit of 520 W, which is higher than that of 95.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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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

336 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is 336 mm long, which is longer than 87.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

142 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is 142 mm tall, which is taller than 84.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

4 slot/s
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2% of graphics cards.
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 X vs the average graphics card

  • 88 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 X has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.128 vs 40
  • 80 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.128 vs 48
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 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 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 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
  • 3.57x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 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 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 X has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.512 vs 184
  • 5.6% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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 X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2640 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 88 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more compute units than the average graphics card (128 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 80 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 3.57x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 112 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 X has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 5.6% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 2.8x higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (462 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 320 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 3.78x higher FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (86.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16.4% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 12,032 more FP32 units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (16,384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.92x higher FP16 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 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 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 X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.25x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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.
  • 12.5% more Infinity Cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 20% smaller process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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.
  • 3.48x more transistors
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6.4 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.6 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 1 older
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 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 X has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (520 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 2.55x higher idle power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (28 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 50.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is taller than the average graphics card (142 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 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
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 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 X has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.1000 W vs 650 W
  • 50.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.336 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2.36x higher board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (520 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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 X has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (520 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.520 W vs 220 W
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is taller than the average graphics card (142 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is taller than the average graphics card (142 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.142 mm vs 127 mm
  • 5.79x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,070 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,070 vs £530).£3,070 vs £530
  • 2.3x less popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X?

  • Industry-leading 4K and ray tracing performance, easily handling maximum settings
  • Exceptional thermal management with the TRI-FROZR 3S system, keeping temperatures significantly lower than Founders Edition cards
  • Remarkably quiet operation, particularly when using the dedicated 'Silent' BIOS mode
  • Premium build quality featuring a brushed metal shroud and sophisticated, mature RGB lighting
  • Generous accessory bundle including a high-quality GPU support bracket and a custom mouse pad

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X?

  • Significant price premium compared to MSRP and other 4090 models
  • Massive physical footprint (4-slot design) requiring extensive clearance in most standard PC cases
  • Frequent reports of audible coil whine, despite advertised noise-reduction components
  • High power draw (TGP ~475W-480W) necessitates a high-wattage power supply (at least 850W-1000W)
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to the high factory overclock already applied out of the box

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forums.thefpsreview.com
12/05/2023
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24G Video Card Review - The FPS Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24G Video Card Review published by The FPS Review highlights this card as the absolute fastest and most capable option in its class. The review focuses heavily on the card's excellent pros, which include a premium, top-notch build quality featuring a full brushed aluminum shroud and sleek aesthetic enhancements like beveled polished edging....Read more

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tweaktown.com
18/10/2022
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X Review - TweakTown TechPowerUp

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is a massive, air-cooled graphics card that delivers elite performance using NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace GPU architecture. Built with high-quality brushed metal, an elegant aesthetic, and a chunky 4-slot design, it commands a $100 price premium over the standard RTX 4090 reference pricing. In testing, it proves to be a 4K 120FPS+ gaming powerhouse that...Read more

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overclock3d.net
12/10/2022
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X Review - Overclock 3D

The Overclock3D review of the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X highlights the card as a premium Ada Lovelace flagship, featuring a high 2625 MHz factory overclock that frequently boosts over 2800 MHz in real-world scenarios. Key pros include exceptional out-of-the-box performance, robust build quality with brushed metal aesthetics, and a dense triple-slot cooler. Conversely, the review...Read more

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guru3d.com
12/10/2022
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X review - www.guru3d.com

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is an over-engineered, flagship graphics card that features 16,384 Shader cores and 24 GB of potent GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. Designed for enthusiast gaming PCs, MSI pushed performance boundaries by increasing the total board power (TGP) allowance to approximately 475W, enabling a market-leading out-of-the-box turbo clock frequency of 2625 MHz...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/10/2022
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X identifies it as an exceptionally premium, factory-overclocked card, delivering massive generational performance gains for native 4K gaming with ray tracing. It is highlighted as the quietest custom RTX 4090 tested, featuring an outstanding dual-BIOS system with an ultra-quiet 28.6 dBA profile, low operating temperatures,...Read more

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hardwarezone.com.sg
14/04/2023
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G review - HardwareZone

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G review highlights it as a top-tier flagship graphics card that offers unrivaled gaming performance, especially at 4K resolution. Built on a modern, geometric aesthetic with polished bevelled edges, the card features a robust Tri-Frozr 3S triple-fan cooler designed to maximize airflow while remaining whisper-quiet under light loads. Pros include...Read more

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tomshw.it
11/01/2023
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X | Recensione - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware Italia review highlights the MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X as an ultra-premium, top-of-the-line custom graphics card that delivers exceptional out-of-the-box performance. Built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM, pushing a factory-overclocked boost frequency of 2625MHz that reached a jaw-dropping 2835MHz during...Read more

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

The review by Tweakers compares five Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards: the MSI Suprim X, Inno3D iChill X3, Gigabyte Gaming OC, ASUS TUF OC, and the Nvidia Founders Edition. Built on the 4nm Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip, the RTX 4090 offers a massive jump to 76.3 billion transistors, delivering roughly 47% faster 4K performance than the previous generation's...Read more

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