Which RTX 4090 Should You Get? - 5 Models Tested & Compared

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Test rig:
Memory - 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 (2x16)
PSU - Seasonic Prime TX-1600
Case - Cooler Master Test Bench
OS - Windows 11 PRO
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Timestamps:
0:00​ - Introduction
1:05 - 5 RTX 4090 Cards Overview - Size & Weight
2:47 - Design & RGB
3:52 - Feature Differences
4:56 - Pricing
5:25 - Clock Speeds, Performance
6:18 - Thermals & Noise
8:30 - Power Consumption
8:59 - Possible 12VHPWR Adapter Issues.
10:08 - Final Thoughts - Which RTX 4090 to get?

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[formdusktilldeath]

For the future it would be good if you would mention the maximum power limit of each card.

[vincemcsenile]

Strix, 20% more cost, 20% more size, for 1% more performance.

[CyberbrainPC]

Thank you for the awesome review comparing the differences :) This matches up with what i've tested, including the higher memory temps on the Liquid X. Not a problem for normal usage, but less than ideal for overclocking.

[fyreblade]

I have the gaming OC 4090. I have been water cooling my cards for the last 20 years due to noise and heat.
The Gigabyte card really is something else, it's quiet, overclocks to 3GHZ stable and all on air. I love this card, super highly recommended.
I can't believe the power TBH.

[fransarj]

Would be nice to also mention VRM and power phase differences as that mainly explains the price difference between the cards and why the strix carries such a high price premium. :)

[Krenisphia]

My 4090 uses 240-260W after undervolting and temperatures are 44-46 degrees when gaming with fans at 50%. Performance loss is only around 10%, which is nothing when the card is so fast anyway. The high power arguement is a non-issue when you tweak the settings a little bit. Ironically the 4090 is the most efficient card I've ever used. Very happy with it.

[rhoderzau]

Great video. I'd have loved to see improved performance too however for me it's well worth the money to buy the STRIX for a "slightly quieter" card.

[davereen]

Regarding the adapter melting issue, I have been torturing my 4090 (MSI) for weeks without any sign of a problem. Youtubers JayzTwoCent and Gamer Nexus tried to reproduce the problem by abusing the cards way more than a normal user would (or could) and again not even a hint of a problem. Tens of thousands of cards (if not hundreds of thousands) have been sold and what do we have here? 12 cases on Reddit?? I think this issue has been blown out of proportion out of the interests of who knows who (though I do have a suspect in mind) without any serious finding to show for it. FUD at its best...
*FUD not spread by Techtesters of course, which is one of my favorite channels out of the highest levels of intellectual honesty shown thru and thru <3

[StefanEtienneTheVerrgeRep]

That Lego plant looks like it could really use some water. Don't make the mistake I did. I didn't water it and it died.
Don't forget to use the right water too.

[NoName-zfnr]

While the comparison helps a bit, the most important comparison would be the reviewer's voice reference followed by noise samples of each card in their Silent and OC BIOS settings under maximum load. If coil whine occurs, there should also be specific noise samples for it. --robert jasiek

[Vibestrakt]

Which RTX can you get... that's more the question now

[Walhor]

it kinda annoys me a little that most of those AIO gpu's are rarely 360 because yeah prize and size factor but having a case with 360 space and put a 240 rad up will look silly

[spencerjones]

great review! It's nice to have a summary of all the main cards, and not have to worry about all the random lower end cards.

[Jōnin-no]

Now this has been a minute since it was posted. I wonder if this will carry over to the 5090? Me as many others are going to buy one. But I don’t know which one. Seeing as one has to be ready when it drops to avoid scalpers, being informed and clear om which one to go for seems smart. I’m hoping for some good inputs here! Cheers

[Unamatrix]

Great comparative review, Nada. I agree with your advice in using a dedicated 12-pin GPU power connector from the power supply manufacturer or Cable Mod.

[GamezeveR]

I have the Gigabyte 4090 Gaming OC! Running rock solid with a 190/600 OC (no change in power target) on the Silent BIOS! I get boosts of up to 2960MHz from what I can remember.

[jamieclarke]

Excellent video and very informative, exactly what I needed thanks!

[Thex-W.I.T.C.H.-xMaster]

Great review this has the two GPU’s in it that I was looking at.

[zerg]

Have you noticed any coil whine with the 4090 ?

[joncamilleri]

Very informative actually, great upload.