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Asus ROG Strix LC RTX 4090 and TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OG Announced
If you were wondering where Asus’ RTX 4090 liquid-cooled graphics card is, well, here it is. Asus recently announced the Asus ROG Strix LC RTX 4090 graphics card. Its design is reminiscent of or similar to the previous RTX 3080 Ti Strix LC. In addition to the RTX 4090 Strix LC, Asus also announced the TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OG. It’s an RTX 4090 but uses the old TUF cooler shroud from the RTX 30 series. This is not the first where a manufacturer used an older design for a newer GPU. For those who are fans of the older design or looking for another water-cooled RTX 4090, Asus has delivered. As for pricing and availability, we have yet to determine. Check out more details from Asus’ news release below.
Travel back to the future with the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG
First launched in 2022, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 took the world by storm, instantly establishing itself as the world’s fastest gaming GPU. Boosted by AI-powered technologies like DLSS 3 frame generation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 bows to no one. The original ROG Strix and TUF Gaming variants of this card provided extra thick, robust designs with plenty of cooling potential to push your card to the limits and beyond. But those with smaller cases may prefer a more compact version of the RTX 4090, which is why we’re introducing two brand-new cards. The ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG bring the power of this flagship silicon to smaller form factor builds for gamers of all stripes.
Strix goes with the flow
The ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 (and its overclocked variant, the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition) is a gaming monster. Using the same pump, radiator, and fan combination that allowed us to tame last generation’s flagship Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, the LC card utilizes the increased thermal efficiency of liquid cooling to bring out the very best of NVIDIA’s silicon. Featuring a full coverage cold plate that spans both the GPU die and the memory, as well as a sleek shroud and blower style fan for the power-delivery components, the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 oozes ROG styling and engineering expertise. A 240mm radiator, 560mm long tubing, and a 2.6-slot design gives the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 wide compatibility with different PC cases.
Twin 120mm ARGB fans on the radiator are optimized for both high airflow and static pressure, allowing the pump to operate at peak efficiency with minimal noise. The radiator fan cables are housed in the tubing’s mesh lining and come pre-connected to the card, streamlining the setup process and providing a clean look. For even more DIY flexibility, the card also comes equipped with dual FanConnect PWM headers, allowing you to power two additional case fans that can be tuned to respond to GPU temperatures with our GPU Tweak III software. If you need the best of the best gaming performance, look no further than the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090.
Tried and TUF cooling design
TUF Gaming graphics cards have always been known for their rugged styling, rock solid stability, and excellent gaming performance. The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG OC Edition feature three Axial-tech fans, with the center fan rotating in the opposite direction for less turbulence and fan noise. Dual ball bearing fans, military-grade capacitors, and other TUF components assembled via our Auto-Extreme manufacturing process guarantee reliability for years to come.
What makes the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG truly stand out is its size. Its sleek 3.2 slot design allows for much better case compatibility than other RTX 4090 graphics cards. If you’ve been looking for a flagship GPU but couldn’t find one that fits in your current build, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG might be for you.
Cards for every kind of gamer and creator
We’re proud to offer high-performance graphics cards across a wide range of styles and tastes. From the enthusiast gaming ROG Strix line to the more mainstream TUF Gaming and Asus Dual families, to the brand-new creator focused ProArt GPU lineup, Asus has something for everyone. With the addition of the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG, we’re ensuring every gamer has the chance to be the best. For more information on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 LC and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG, contact your local Asus representative.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Compact gaming notebook with AMD power and RTX 4090
Gaming laptops are usually bulky and heavy. The trend this year is toward 17- or even 18-inch notebooks anyway – but where are the compact laptops that were still around last year? It seems as if the manufacturer Asus is almost alone in the field. The popular 14-inch model has been relaunched. And this year, the GA402 variant is equipped with a very strong configuration. A total package that inspires, as our Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review proves.
Inhaltsverzeichnis / Table of contents
Technical data
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8 cores, 4.0 – 5.2 GHz) |
| Graphics performance | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6 VRAM); 125 W TDP |
| Display | 14 inch; QHD; 165 Hz |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0) installed |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5 RAM (16 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM 16 GB soldered) |
| Keyboard | Compact; chiclet; with RGB lighting |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 312 mm x 226.5 mm x 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.693 kg (without power supply) |
| Price | € 3,999.00 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: design and build
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a sleek gaming notebook. Not much has changed in the case compared to the direct predecessor. Our test model relies on a dark gray color scheme (called Eclipse Grey), which is not very susceptible to fingerprints and looks very classy with the anodized finish. The gaming notebook weighs in at 1,693 grams.
Similar to the ROG Zephyrus M16 (our review), the display lid relies on a perforated pattern for a bit more than 50%, but in contrast to the aforementioned notebook, the G14 manages without the AniMe matrix display on the lid, which shows system information, animations or similar. However, that is also available as an option, if you want it.
But back to the simple design: On the lid, there is only the reflective “Republic of Gamers” print, which, together with the “Zephyrus” lettering on the back of the laptop, is the only indication of the power slumbering under the hood.
Air vents and inlets extend almost the entire bottom of the G14 and are found on both sides, as well as the back, which bodes well for effective cooling. At the bottom, you’ll find two rubberized feet across the entire width, while you can access the interior with Phillips screws for maintenance.
The build quality of the G14 is also on an excellent level: the magnesium alloy chassis looks extremely sturdy and high quality, and doesn’t give in under pressure.
Another practical feature is the sturdy and ergonomic hinge, which lifts the notebook slightly when open, allowing for better airflow. At the same time, the notebook can be opened by a whopping 180 degrees and thus placed completely flat on a surface.
Features and ports
Compared to the already mentioned M16, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 relies on a cutting-edge AMD CPU. Instead of the Intel Core i9-13900H with 14 cores and clock rates of up to 5.4 GHz, the manufacturer relies on the Zen 4 powerhouse AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS for this notebook, which comes up with 8 cores and clock rates of up to 5.2 GHz.
However, the AMD CPU is already clocked higher in the base unit: 4.0 GHz compared to 1.9 GHz for Intel – so a comparison will be very exciting.
The processor is supported by NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090, which is the current top GPU model with 16 GB VRAM and a maximum TGP of 125 watts in Turbo mode (100 watts TGP 25 watts Dynamic Boost).
The iGPU Radeon 780M is used in desktop mode or in light applications, which is replaced by the stronger dedicated graphics card via NVIDIA Advanced Optimus when games are started.
Asus also gives the G14 a whopping 32 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM. 16 GB of it are permanently installed on the motherboard, the other half is available as SO-DIMM and can be expanded accordingly. A maximum of 32 GB can be installed, so you can get a total of 48 GB RAM.
The same applies to the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, which can also be replaced and expanded. In addition, there is fast Wi-Fi 6E with excellent speeds and impeccable stability, modern Bluetooth 5.3 and a 1080p IR webcam with good image quality.
For acoustics, four speakers with Hi-Res certification and Smart Amp technology are used, which support Dolby Atmos. They actually achieve detailed, rich sound with excellent volume.
What ports does the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 offer?
The problem with a compact notebook: there is correspondingly less space available for ports. Normally, anyway, because for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 this is only conditionally true.
On the left side, we find HDMI 2.1, USB-C with USB 4.0 (including DisplayPort legacy mode and Power Delivery) and a 3.5 mm jack. On the right, there is a microSD card reader, USB-C 3.2 Gen.2 (also with DisplayPort legacy mode) and two USB-A 3.2 Gen.2 ports.
Excellent, we have seen much less choice even in larger notebooks like the HP Omen 17 (2023).
Keyboard and touchpad
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 relies on a chiclet keyboard with a key travel of around 1.6 mm, although it would have to be compressed a bit due to the compact case. The typing feel is definitely convincing even for longer texts – only the unusual layout takes some getting used to.
Nevertheless, the typing feel is quite convincing. The same applies to the generous 7.8 cm x 12.8 cm (height x width) glass touchpad, which has excellent gliding properties and also implements gestures very well and convinces with a pleasant clicking noise.
While most will switch to an external gaming keyboard and mouse for gaming anyway, the keyboard and touchpad are great for on-the-go or occasional typing. Colorful and customizable RGB lighting is also provided, of course.
Display: Mini LED panel with 165 Hz
For the display, Asus relies on a ROG Nebula mini LED display with a QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. Unlike the ROG Nebula HDR display of the Zephyrus M16, the panel here peaks at “only” around 500 nits of brightness (as opposed to over 1,000 nits for the HDR counterpart).
However, that is still an excellent value, which provides almost infinite contrasts especially in combination with the mini-LED technology. The DCI-P3 color space is also fully covered by 100 percent, which should also be interesting for creative professionals.
In the standard profile, however, the colors look a bit too strong for our taste. You can counteract this in the Armoury Crate companion software. Here you can choose from different picture profiles, as well as modes for different genres, while a color calibration of the display is also offered.
All in all, this is a really excellent and fast display that makes gaming and consuming content fun.
Practical test of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
The practical test of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 went as expected. Thanks to the excellent performance, the notebook copes excellently with demanding tasks, multi-tasking and modern, as well as demanding games.
A few things still struck me, though. On the one hand, as is typical for Asus, quite a few apps and programs are constantly running in the background (which you can of course counteract manually if you know your way around a bit).
105 background processes after booting – without installing or starting any software – is quite a number. This doesn’t affect the performance noticeably, but a certain amount of memory is always occupied.
Another problem: For some unknown reason, I could not start the open-world racing game Forza Horizon 5 during my Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 test. Despite multiple reinstallations, all driver and software updates and checks, the game simply refused to work.
High fan noise in the G14
On the other hand, there are positive things to report about the cooling, which really cools down the notebook impeccably. Even m stress test under continuous load, the laptop gets warm on the underside, but not excessively hot. You can even play on your lap without any problems.
However, the G14 can get quite loud – depending on the selected performance mode, which you can set in the Armoury Crate companion software. Not only can you squeeze a bit more power out of the gaming notebook, but you can also activate the “Quiet” profile, which is especially useful for less demanding, everyday tasks.
Here, the device does not get louder than about 40 dB(A) even in games and even remains completely silent in most cases. In the standard enabled performance profile, it can get quite loud with a peak of up to 56 dB(A), but that is also within the normal range for a gaming notebook.
The M16 from Asus, for example, is not quite as loud with 48 dB(A), but it also has a much bigger case with better cooling.
Still, as a very personal conclusion, I would prefer the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Because I personally appreciate the mobility aspect of a small, quite light notebook much more. Thus, I have an excellent performance on the go or on the sofa, while I can access the maximum power at my desk with external peripherals and monitor. Always a shame that there aren’t more gaming notebooks in the 14-inch range.
Benchmark: Productivity, System, SSD and Gaming
But just how much performance lies dormant in the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14? And what does the AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU have up its sleeve? I was very curious about that, which is why I put the gaming notebook through a whole series of tests.
I measured the productivity and system performance with PCMark 10 and Cinebench R23. PCMark 10 simulates different workflows that include word processing, web browsing and spreadsheets when running the benchmark. Cinebench, on the other hand, measures the speed of the CPU cores individually as well as in multi-core mode.
For the gaming tests, we use the synthetic benchmark 3DMark as well as various games like F1 22 including ray tracing, Final Fantasy XV and many more. For better comparability, I mainly performed the tests in Full HD resolution, but also looked at how much power is still possible with the maximum resolution.
Furthermore, the default activated profile “Performance” was used in the tests. If you select the “Turbo” profile in Armoury Crate, you can squeeze out a few more FPS.
SSD benchmark
Asus once again relies on Samsung for the SSD and installs the PM9A1, the OEM version of the 980 Pro, which scores accordingly with a very good performance. The PCIe 4.0 SSD also maintains the performance in the long run and scores with the 4K-64-Thrd performance, as well as with sequential reads and writes.
Cinebench R23 and PCMark 10
- Ryzen 9 keeps up with Intel’s top CPUs
- Even faster in system performance and creative apps
The system performance of the G14 is also convincing across the board. In fact, the installed Zen 4 processor AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS achieves an excellent performance in the multi- and single-core test, but cannot quite keep up with the Intel Core i9-13900H in both, which is used in the ROG Zephyrus M16, for example. Not to mention the 13900HX in the HP Omen 17 2023.
However, you also have to keep in mind that both Intel CPUs allow themselves significantly more performance than the efficient AMD model. The performance gap that you have to accept for this turns out comparatively low and is hardly noticeable in practice anyway.
The PCMark benchmark shows how efficient and fast the Ryzen 9 really is. AMD’s top model outperforms the aforementioned Intel Core chips in almost all areas. In the end, a total score of 8,203 points is achieved – the new top score of all notebooks we have tested so far.
| Benchmark | G14 | M16 | Omen 17 |
| Cinebench Multi | 15,936 pts | 18,811 pts. | 18,302 pts. |
| Cinebench Single | 1,815 pts | 2,027 pts. | 2,102 pts. |
| PCMark Total | 8,203 pts | 7,900 pts. | 7,946 pts. |
| PCMark Essentials | 10,406 pts | 11,883 pts. | 11,417 pts. |
| PCMark product. | 10,993 pts. | 9,659 pts. | 11,526 pts. |
| PCMark Digital CC | 13,097 pts | 11,658 pts. | 10,348 pts. |
Graphics performance: 3D mark and gaming tests
With a maximum TDP of 125 watts – including Dynamic Boost – the installed RTX 4090 is weaker on paper than the same model in the ROG Zephyrus M16 and has a whole 50 watts less power available than the RTX 4080 in the Omen 17. Nevertheless, the 3D and gaming performance can fully convince in my eyes.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is slightly behind in the synthetic benchmarks, but the compact 14-incher easily makes up for that in the real gaming tests and places itself between the two mentioned notebooks. Even demanding, modern games including maximum ray tracing settings, such as F1 22, are easily mastered by the laptop and approach the 100 FPS mark.
At the maximum resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, the frame rate drops noticeably depending on the game (58 FPS versus 92 FPS in F1 22; 143 FPS versus 159 FPS), but enough reserves are still available.
| Benchmark | G14 | M16 | Omen 17 |
| Fire Strike Total | 30,062 pts | 31,026 pts. | 27,526 pts. |
| Time Spy total | 13,061 pts. | 14,418 pts. | 14,927 pts. |
| Port Royal total | 9,115 pts. | 9,871 pts. | 10,023 pts. |
| Speed Way Total | 3,774 pts | 3,867 pts. | 4,358 pts. |
| F1 22 | 92 FPS | 88 FPS | 97 FPS |
| FF XV | 13,726 pts | 13,447 pts. | 14,746 pts. |
| Shadow o.t. Tomb Raider | 159 FPS | 113 FPS | 175 FPS |
It is also positively noticeable that the notebook can also maintain this performance in the long run despite its compact design. In the speed-way stress test, 97.8 percent stability is recorded. Outstanding.
Battery life of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
76 watt-hours is the capacity of the built-in battery and as always with a gaming notebook, the runtimes turn out to be manageable. Around 4 hours at maximum brightness in the idle test of PCMark 10 is reached in the end. But hey: At least more than the M16 or Omen 17.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 also ends up ahead of the two competitors in the gaming benchmark with a runtime of around 90 minutes. Of course, this value is rather theoretical because only a fraction of the performance is available in battery mode due to the very limited power limits.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Conclusion
With the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, the manufacturer has hit the big time in my eyes. Apart from the fact that I am a fan of smaller and correspondingly more mobile gaming notebooks anyway, the laptop also has a lot of steam under the hood.
So much, in fact, that the gaming and system performance in creative applications even surpasses the competition we have tested so far. The Ryzen 9 is both powerful and efficient and can almost keep up with Intel’s top Core i9 models.
In conjunction with the efficient cooling, the performance is also maintained over time, while the display also leaves a very good impression – although it cannot quite keep up with the in-house Nebula HDR counterpart in terms of brightness.
In my opinion, however, points are deducted for the at least half-soldered RAM and the enormous number of constantly active background processes. Apart from that, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an outstanding gaming notebook in the absolute high-end segment, but its price seems comparatively fair compared to the competition in view of the offered performance.
Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OC review: This GPU is unbelievable
The Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC is very much like a sleeper vehicle. It has some serious horsepower under the hood but looks like your typical desktop GPU. Attach a 4K monitor with a high refresh rate and you’ll be able to enjoy one of the best PC gaming experiences.
Pros
- Understated design
- Impressive performance
- DLSS 3 is magic
- Excellent thermals
- AV1 support
Cons
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We’re reviewing the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition, which is a stripped-down version of the flagship ROG Strix RTX 4090. The GPU has the same Ada Lovelace streaming multiprocessors, 4th Gen Tensor Cores, 3rd Gen RT Cores, and a trio configuration of redesigned Axial-tech fans, but it lacks some of the extra flashy stylings from the flagship card.
Utilizing military-grade capacitors that are rated for 20,000 hours at 105 degrees Celsius, the TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC is designed out the gate to perform well under load and last for many years through intensive gaming. It’s a huge card, taking up 3.65 PCI slots, yet the PCB is rather small when compared to the behemoth cooler.
Let’s take a closer look to see if this truly is one of the best graphics cards you can buy. Hint: yes, it is.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Price and specs
The Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition has an MSRP of 1,799.99. This is a colossal amount of change to spend on just one component, but the specs speak for themselves. It’s worth bearing in mind that the RTX 4090 from NVIDIA is capable of running the latest and most demanding PC games at 8K with stable frame rates.
That sort of performance alone won’t come cheap. And with rising energy across Europe and beyond, simply powering this 450W TDP graphics card is going to require considerable funds.
| AD102 |
| TSMC 4N |
| 76.3 billion |
| 128 |
| 512 |
| 16,384 |
| 128 |
| 2565 MHz (OC: 2595 MHz) |
| 24GB GDDR6X |
| 21 Gbps |
| 384-bit |
| 450W |
The RTX 4090 will be listed at various retail partners starting October 12. With the slowdown in demand for graphics cards and supply recovery after global lock downs, availability should be more reliable than the mess we experienced with RTX 30 series cards.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Ada Lovelace
The name of NVIDIA’s next-gen GPU architecture is Ada Lovelace, paying tribute to the English mathematician and writer. With a new TMSC 4nm manufacturing process and the inclusion of countless more processing cores, NVIDIA promised big gains with the RTX 40 series of cards.
As well as the new architecture, NVIDIA worked hard on its DLSS technology, launching version 3 alongside the new RTX 40 GPUs. There’s even AV1 decode support included for content creators. A drawback to all these improvements to the GPU is power requirement and thermal management.
As you’ll see in this review with the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition, AIB partners are having to bolt on huge cooling solutions to a relatively small PCB to keep thermals in check. Then there’s the power requirement with a recommended PSU output of 850W for the RTX 4090 GPU.
| Ada Lovelance | Ampere |
| TSMC 4N | Samsung 8nm |
| 76.3 billion | 28.3 billion |
| 128 | 82 |
| 512 | 328 |
| 16,384 | 10,496 |
| 128 | 82 |
| 2565 MHz (OC: 2595 MHz) | 1740 MHz (OC: 1770 MHz) |
| 24GB GDDR6X | 24GB GDDR6X |
| 384-bit | 384-bit |
| 450W | 350W |
Comparing the new Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition to the outgoing TUF Gaming RTX 3090 OC Edition showcases just how much of a jump this generation of GPUs is. With Ada Lovelace, NVIDIA has managed to increase the CUDA core count by more than 50%, from 10,496 to a whopping 16,384.
Streaming processors are up from 82 to 128, tensor cores have almost doubled from 328 to 512, and ray tracing cores have been boosted from 82 to 128. The same 24GB of GDDR6X is present with a 384-bit memory bus. All this results in a considerable performance gain on paper.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Design
The design of the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC GPU is understated but fitting for most gaming PC builds. The metal back plate is stunning, and so too is the metal shroud — you’ll struggle to find any plastic here. The entire package feels really premium and well-built, but all this metal does make it a little heavy, especially when looking at how small the PCB is.
The weight can at least be addressed with the included stand. This is an ingenious little accessory that can be adjusted with a small wheel. Should you extract the adjustable center tube out, you’ll be greeted by a small Philips screwdriver. The bottom of the stand is magnetic, allowing it to “stick” to a metal chassis.
Back to the monstrous RTX 4090. As mentioned, the entire GPU takes up 3.65 PCI slots, so planning around other expansion cards and smaller PC cases needs to be carefully considered.
Like previous generation NVIDIA cards, Asus makes good use of a passthrough for the large fin array. For cooling, Asus uses three 104mm Axial-tech fans with dual-ball bearings. They’re capable of spinning up to 2,260 RPM and can push through 63 cubic feet of air per minute.
We’ll be testing this for the performance section of the review, but Asus states the three fans are at a standstill when the card is cooler than 50 degrees Celsius. When playing less demanding games, it’ll be possible to have a near-silent experience, perfect for those who prefer to play without headphones.
Going back to the RTX 4090 PCB from Asus, which is what everything is attached to, it measures 145mm x 220mm. Considering the dimensions of the GPU are 348.2mm x 150mm x 72.6mm, it’s amazing just how small the PCB is. NVIDIA and Asus have managed to pack some serious performance on this board.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Performance
To power the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090, you’ll need to use the included 8-pin splitter, which combines four 8-pin PCIe power inputs for a single 12-pin GPU connection. With the card itself being able to pull upwards of 500W alone, having a reliable power supply is a must.
850W is considered the minimum for an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 PC build, but we’d recommend 1000W to be on the safe side and then 1200W for an Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processor. These estimations should be valid with a few accessories and other components installed.
To effectively test the RTX 4090, we installed the GPU on our Ryzen 7000 test bench. This PC consisted of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, and the RTX 4090 GPU. The results speak for themselves.
4K gaming has been included with marketing materials since the RTX 20 series but performance has always been a hit or miss with low frame rates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is changing this and the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition is absolutely fantastic with a 4K monitor.
NVIDIA’s DLSS 3 was promising on paper when it was announced alongside the new RTX 40 series, but seeing it in action is nothing short of incredible. Looking at the numbers for Cyberpunk 2077 and we can see a good 45% boost in frame rates by simply going from DLSS 2 to DLSS 3, with ray tracing activated.
Temperatures were rock solid thanks to the new cooler design. Even under heavy synthetic benchmark loads, we barely saw the card hit 60 degrees Celcius. This depends on which profile you have set with silent mode resulting in approximately 6 degrees Celcius gain, hitting 66 degrees.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Competition
The problem with reviewing the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition as an NVIDIA GPU is the lack of any competition from AMD or Intel. It truly is in a league of its own compared to older RTX 30 graphics cards, as well as competitor brands. If we’re to compare this specific card against the RTX 4090 Founder’s Edition, the additional cost goes into better thermal and computing performance.
We’re expecting to see AMD’s next-gen graphics cards later this year, which could bring something similar in line with what the RTX 4090 offers. For 4K gaming, there’s no other choice. This is the card to buy. Looking at other RTX 40 series GPUs like the controversial RTX 4080, there’s a clear difference in price and performance.
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC: Should you buy?
You should buy if.
- You have more money than sense.
- You want the very best PC gaming experience.
- You usually play games at 4K resolutions (or higher).
- Your PC is equipped to handle the RTX 4090.
You shouldn’t buy if.
- You don’t feel comfortable paying more than 1,500 for a GPU.
- You don’t play PC games at 4K. yet.
- You don’t have a powerful enough PSU.
So long as you have a powerful enough PSU that can output enough power and have enough cash to cover the cost, the RTX 4090 is a superb GPU from NVIDIA. It’s a flagship for a reason and the sheer number of cores found on this card allows it to perform wonders at 4K and even 8K resolutions.
The Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC Edition graphics card is a brilliant aftermarket option for those who want a more subtle and sleek GPU for their PC. It has all the bells and whistles of Ada Lovelace without the RGB bling of the Asus ROG Strix line-up.
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Whether you’re into first-person shooters or strategy games, this GPU is going to make it possible to crank all the settings up high at 4K and higher. I’m a big fan of Asus graphics cards and this is yet another winner to add to the list.
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The Ultimate Platform for Gamers and Creators | Powered by GeForce RTX 40 Series and DLSS 3
- New Streaming Multiprocessors Up to 2x performance and power efficiency
- Fourth-Gen Tensor Cores Up to 4x performance with DLSS 3vs. brute-force rendering
- Third-Gen RT Cores Up to 2x ray tracing performance
Cutting-Edge GPUsNVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture
Realistic and Immersive GraphicsDedicated Ray Tracing Cores
AI-Accelerated PerformanceNVIDIA DLSS 3
Game-Winning ResponsivenessNVIDIA Reflex low-latency platform
Built for Live StreamingNVIDIA Encoder
AI-Enhanced Voice and VideoNVIDIA Broadcast app
Fast-Track Your CreativityNVIDIA Studio
Performance and ReliabilityGame Ready and Studio Drivers
Axial-tech Upgrades A Fresh Spin
Bigger and better. Axial-tech fans spin on dual-ball bearings and have been scaled up to propel 23% more air through the card, setting the stage for lower temperatures, less noise, and higher performance.
Reverse Rotation and 0dB Technology Orchestrated Chill
The two side fans spin counterclockwise to minimize turbulence and maximize air dispersion through the heatsink. All three fans come to a standstill when GPU temps are below 50 Celsius, letting you play less-demanding games or perform light tasks in relative silence. Fans start up again when temps are over 55 C, referencing a speed curve that balances performance and acoustics for work or play.
3.5-slot Design Through Thick and Fin
The custom sink is generously sized and structured to soak up heat from the GeForce RTX 4090 GPU so that it can be efficiently whisked away by the three Axial-tech fans.
Patented Vapor Chamber Phase Changer
A vapor chamber featuring milled pathways lets the heatpipes sink in without being pressed flat, allowing heat to be carried more efficiently to the fin stack. In comparison to conventional vapor chamber and heatpipe combos, this potent pairing reduces GPU temperature by up to 5 Celsius when subjected to a 500W thermal load.
Premium Power Delivery 1st Responder
Digital power control, an array of high-current power stages, and a lineup of 15K caps ensure massive reserves to reliably push performance boundaries.
