Review and testing of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X graphics card
In our test this time, the top-end graphics card from MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is involved , kindly provided to us by MSI . This video card is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, operates at a frequency of 2770 MHz, has 16384 stream processors and 24 gigabytes of video memory.
| APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS |
This subsection of our review reveals the main aspects of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X, such as appearance and hardware configuration.
| APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS |
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X graphics card comes in a very stylish and convenient box, from all the video cards sent to us earlier. And MSI is the only company that put at least one useful thing with such an expensive solution - a very high-quality gaming mouse pad.
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X graphics card looks pretty stylish.
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X kit includes the graphics card itself, a power adapter, and a bracket to support the graphics card. The bracket is quite weighty and solid, MSI got confused with its workmanship, unlike other manufacturers..
On the side we have a 12-pin power connector.
The thickness of the video card fully corresponds to its heavyweight status. The radiator fins are assembled quite qualitatively, without obvious non-symmetrical gaps.
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X cooling system is based on 7 heat pipes, which is able to qualitatively remove any amount of TDP from the video card, which will have a very positive effect on overclocking the video card.
The video card has 4 video outputs - 1 HDMI and 3 DisplayPort, all of which support 8K resolution and 60 Hz. At 4K resolution, we can get a screen refresh rate of 144Hz.
On the reverse side of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X, there is a rather immodest cutout - for more airflow throughput, in general, the design is the same for all 4090s. We also have a switch to select the operating mode of the video card - we can choose either silence or performance.
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is built on AD102-300 GPU with 16,384 CUDA cores. The frequency limit of this instance is 2625 MHz, but in games it reaches 2775 MHz. The video card received 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a frequency of 21 GHz. The memory bandwidth is 1TB/s.
| TECHNOLOGIES |
Based on the GeForce RTX 40 series
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the best GeForce GPU out there. This generation provides a huge leap in performance, efficiency and AI computing. Enjoy ultra-high performance gaming, incredibly detailed ray-traced virtual worlds and new ways to create. Built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture and featuring 24GB of GDDR6X memory, the graphics card delivers an unrivaled experience for gamers and creators.
The video card received new streaming multiprocessors - up to 2 times higher performance and energy efficiency, fourth generation tensor cores - up to 2 times higher AI performance, third generation RT cores up to 2 times higher ray tracing performance.
Design
The second iteration of the SUPRIM inherits its predecessor's exterior design philosophy with a brushed metal cover, octagonal fan cutouts, and backlighting on each fan. The bevelled edges are polished several times to achieve a mirror-like finish. Clean, sharp lines underline the thoughtful design.
The motif of straight lines continues around the fans with octagonal cutouts with polished 45 degree bevelled edges.
Cooling system TRI FROZR 3S
Updated fans, airflow control and other thermal innovations make TRI-FROZR 3S the best air-cooling solution MSI TORX FAN 5.0 includes design improvements resulting in +23% more airflow than conventional fan.
When the temperature is relatively low and active cooling is not required, the fans stop completely using Zero Frozr technology, eliminating all noise. The fans will automatically start spinning when the key components get hot while playing.
ZeroFroz Technology
Each TORX FAN 5.0 fan is equipped with double ball bearings to ensure years of reliable performance. When the temperature is relatively low and active cooling is not required, the fans stop completely using Zero Frozr technology, eliminating all noise. The fans will automatically start spinning when the key components get hot while playing.
Evaporation chamber
The evaporation chamber is great for quick temperature equalization on a flat surface. The GPU and video memory are covered with a vapor chamber that quickly transfers heat to the heat pipes. Precision-machined CORE PIPE heatpipes provide maximum contact area with the GPU vapor chamber and distribute heat along the entire length of the heatsink.
Sections of different radiator fins break unwanted airflow harmonics and reduce noise. Updated heatpipe routing provides more room for additional heatsink fins. The radiator fins are arranged in a V-shape along the airflow path. The optimized tilt angle directs the air resistance vector closer to the center of the radiator, resulting in an increase in the speed of expelling warm air.
When the temperature is relatively low and active cooling is not required, the fans stop completely, eliminating all noise. The fans will automatically start spinning when the key components get hot while playing.
Highly efficient technological base
Improvements in materials in the manufacture of chokes have culminated in the form of highly efficient carbonyl inductors. One-piece molding allows this design to operate with less throttle noise and better electrical filtering.
Smart Power Stages (SPS) are highly efficient and allow precise current regulation with less resistance. This results in less power loss and less heat generated by the power system. Additional fuses located on a specially designed circuit board provide additional protection against electrical shock.
MSI Center
MSI Center software allows you to monitor and configure MSI products in real time.
Mystic Light allows you to control lighting for both MSI products and compatible third-party RGB products.
| HEATING AND POWER CONSUMPTION |
As for overclocking, the results are presented below:
With these parameters, the video card remains stable and the frequency of the graphics chip in games reaches 3 GHz.
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X gluttony test was carried out in conjunction with an Intel Core i9 13900K 3.2 GHz + Z690 AORUS MASTER in a closed Thermaltake Core V51 case:
In the "Donut" in stock mode, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X shows 63 degrees, the consumption is 440 watts. From the outlet, the system consumes about 590 watts.
In overclocking, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X temperature already reaches 69 degrees, the consumption is 550 watts. With the socket and the system consumes about 700 watts.
In Cyberpunk 2077 in stock mode, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X shows 60 degrees, consumption is 430 watts. From the outlet, the system consumes about 680 watts.
In Cyberpunk 2077, overclocking the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X shows 62 degrees, consuming 500 watts. From the outlet, the system consumes about 750 watts.
Now let's summarize these temperature and power consumption indicators in tables, with the results we obtained earlier:
As we can see, although in FurMark the power consumption of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X card is quite high, in games its performance is noticeably lower than that of other GeForce RTX 4090, which is due to good optimizations of the component base by MSI engineers.
The temperature regime of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X card also differs from other manufacturers in a smaller temperature difference with and without overclocking, this is especially noticeable in FurMark. Efficient cooling system and streamlined optimization of cooler speed control allows the card to stay in the same temperature mode.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| test stands |
32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 KingstonFURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD  |
| multimedia equipment |
Power Supply Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 |
| Software configuration |
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| operating system | Windows 10 21H2/ Windows 11(Alder Lake) |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 527.56 WHQL AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 22.11.2 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
| GAMES |
| Horizon Zero Dawn |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings in the game itself. Our test section.
In Horizon Zero Dawn, the performance of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is comparable at the highest level.
| Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings and with ray tracing. Our test section.
In this game, the performance of MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is limited by the CPU..
| Cyberpunk 2077 |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings and with ray tracing. Our test section.
In Cyberpunk 2077, the performance of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is quite comfortable with DLSS alone.
| Need for Speed Unbound |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings and with ray tracing. Our test section.
In NFS, the performance of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is again over 100 FPS.
| UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection |
Testing was carried out at maximum quality settings. Our test section .
In UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X has a lot to do with the CPU.
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings and with ray tracing. The test was carried out in the benchmark.
In Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, the performance of MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is comparable to GeForce RTX 4080 + DLSS.
| God of War |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings with DLSS. Our test section.
In God of War, the alignment of forces is again in favor of the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X.
| Forza Horizon 5 |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings (with ray tracing). Our test section.
In Forza Horizon 5 with ray tracing, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is very supportive.
| A Plague Tale Requiem |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings with DLSS. Our test section.
In A Plague Tale Requiem,the performance ofthe MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is back on track.
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
Testing was carried out at maximum quality settings. Our test section.
In Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the GeForce RTX 4080 almost catches up with the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X.
| The Callisto Protocol |
Testing was carried out at maximum quality settings. Our test section.
Well, in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is far superior to all its opponents.
| The Callisto Protocol |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings (with ray tracing). Our test section.
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X is the only graphics card that can deliver average 60 FPS...
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |
Testing took place at maximum quality settings (with ray tracing). Our test section.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4.0, the 4XXX generation of video cards is beyond competition, especially with DLSS 3.0.
| CONCLUSION |
Well, based on testing the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X, we can conclude that this is one of the best GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards we have tested. The video card has a very modest power consumption, good overclocking potential and a very advanced and quiet cooling system with intelligent cooler control, which allows you to keep the temperature of the video card at almost the same level with different power consumption.
Advantages
- great performance
- good overclocking potential
Cons
- size
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| T eats 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 92% [5 Votes] | GeForce RTX 4080 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 76% [5 Votes] | GeForce RTX 4090 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 100% [5 Votes] |
