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MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,070VRAM:24 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):450 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 14 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 X
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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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%

9.2

Technical score

25%

8.5

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
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.3

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

★Better than 92%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 6 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 92%
?

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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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X

Based on 8 · 7

Reviewers agree it's blazing fast, cool and beautifully built, but it's huge, power-hungry and hard to justify on value.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 X

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.3

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

9.2
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
36,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 36,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
26,300 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 26,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 95.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
38,110 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 38,110 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 93.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
38,113 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 38,113 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 99.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
86.02 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 86.02 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 97% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
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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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
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
450 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 450 W, which is higher than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
522 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 522 W under peak load, which is higher than 96.9% 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
520 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 520 W, which is higher than that of 96.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
450 W
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What reviewers say
Size
336x 142x 78 mm
Length
336 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 336 mm long, which is longer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Height
142 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 142 mm tall, which is taller than 87.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
4 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
2,413 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2,413 g, which is heavier than 96.7% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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
  • 3.56x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,344 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 18.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 6 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.
    8.5 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
  • 3.56x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,344 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,344 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 328 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (512 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    512 vs 184
  • 5.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,640 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 2.75x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    443.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 368 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    512 vs 144
  • 3.81x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (86 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    86.02 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 2.87x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (26,300 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    26,300 points vs 9,148 points
  • 2.44x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (36,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    36,000 points vs 14,779 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
  • 68.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (38,110 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    38,110 points vs 22,638 points
  • 3.16x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (38,113 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    38,113 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
  • 4.66x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (165.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    165.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 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
  • 18x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    72 MB vs 4 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (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
  • 6.8 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.6 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28.6 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • 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
  • 53.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.36x higher board power limit
    This graphics card 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
  • 17 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (142 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    142 mm vs 125 mm
  • 5.9x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,070 vs £520).
    £3,070 vs £520
  • 5.9x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,070 vs £520).
    £3,070 vs £520
  • 17.8% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.29 vs 7.4).
    6.29 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
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 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 (608.5 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    608.5 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
  • 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
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 2.09x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (450 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    450 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 2.36x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (520 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    520 W vs 220 W
  • 2.37x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (522 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    522 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
  • 53.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 17 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (142 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    142 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.38x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,413 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,413 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Danny Moffat
≈ estimated
09/03/2023
Benchmark test · Time Spy and ACC versus 3080 Ti
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is a huge upgrade over the 3080 Ti and very quiet and cool, though it draws about 400 watts.
8.0
John Charette
≈ estimated
22/11/2022
Unboxing and review · benchmarks, thermals and overclocking
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X delivers strong performance, but the high price makes it a hard call.
7.0
Olicheck Gaming Tech
≈ estimated
22/10/2022
Benchmark and first impressions · comparison with RTX 3090 HOF
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X gains a lot at 4K, but it is overkill for most and needs a high-refresh 1440p or 4K monitor to pay off.
9.0
Leizerg
≈ estimated
09/11/2023
Long-term test · six months of main GPU use
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is a very good choice if you can afford it, with solid build quality and reasonable size.
8.0
Leizerg
≈ estimated
05/06/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, noise and build
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X looks premium but is better for looks than value, so skip it if you only want performance.
8.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Comparison review · benchmarks and cost per frame
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X performs very well, but its high price, and higher cost per frame, is hard to ignore.
8.0
avrona
≈ estimated
05/11/2022
First look · card size, cooling and ports
Verdict
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is a great card that does a few things well, but its single HDMI port is a serious drawback.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
hardwarezone.com.sg
≈ estimated
14/04/2023
Comparison test · Flagship cooling
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is sleek, quiet and fast, though its 450W peak power draw means you'll need a strong PSU.
9.0
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
12/05/2023
Hands-on review · Premium card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is a top-performing premium card with strong cooling, but its bulk means you should check case fit first.
7.0
hardwarecooking.fr
≈ estimated
26/01/2023
Lab test · Top-end card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X is the most powerful card for gaming, but its huge size and power needs make it better suited to professional work.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
12/10/2022
Review · Triple-fan RTX 4090
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X is a huge four-slot card with a 2625MHz factory overclock and a 28-phase power section, suiting builders with a large case.
10
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
12/10/2022
Hands-on review · Dual BIOS card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X is a heavy 2.43kg card whose Gaming BIOS lifts boost to 2630MHz, suiting buyers who want top speed and a large case.
9.0
es.gamegpu.com
≈ estimated
16/12/2022
Game testing · Overclocking
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is one of the best RTX 4090 cards tested, with strong overclocking and steady temperatures, though size is the main drawback.
8.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
11/01/2023
Lab test · Custom top card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X runs cool and quiet while staying among the fastest cards, but its bulk and high power draw limit it to enthusiasts.
9.5
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Hands-on test · Custom flagship
Verdict
The MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X delivers top speed with quiet cooling, but its size and power needs limit it to large, high-end builds.

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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

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.

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