Does the RTX 4090 get hot?
As you look to get the behemoth of a card, you may wonder how hot it runs
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ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4090 OC
Core Clock Speed
2,640 MHz boost
CUDA Cores
16,384
Memory Size
24GB GDDR6X
Dimensions
357.6 x 149.3 x 70.1mm
PSU Required
1000W
TDP
450W
Graphics cards generate heat when in operation due to their many components that consume power and produce waste heat, such as the GPU, memory chips, VRMs (voltage regulator modules), and other circuitry. So does the RTX 4090 get hot?
The temperature of a graphics card is affected by several factors, including its power consumption, the cooling solution used, ambient temperature, and workload.
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High-end graphics cards such as the RTX 4090 require a lot of power, which translates to higher heat output. To keep them running optimally, they may need an ample power supply and adequate cooling.
With the RTX 4090, currently one of the most powerful cards available has a TBP (total board power) of 450 watts, which is quite high when compared with mid-range or entry-level graphics cards.
Graphics cards typically use some form of cooling solution, such as heatsinks, fans, and/or liquid cooling, to dissipate heat generated by their GPU and other components.
With the release of the card, we have seen a great increase in what it has as a solution. As such you can expect it to run hot with a TBP, but the increased 4090 size does keep it down and cool.
In our ROG Strix RTX 4090 review we did test the temperature of the card as it was running. There the 2.5kg 4 slot card never went above 65°C. So
The ambient temperature of the room where your graphics card is installed also plays a role in its temperature regulation. If it’s too hot or poorly ventilated, your graphics card may have difficulty dissipating heat, leading to higher temperatures and potentially reduced lifespan or stability.
Finally, the workload of a graphics card also impacts its temperature. Running demanding applications or games that tax the GPU to its limits will result in higher temperatures than doing less intensive tasks.
MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090
Core Clock Speed
TBD
CUDA Cores
16,384
Memory Size
24GB GDDR6X
Dimensions
337 x 140 x 77 mm
PSU Required
850W
TDP
450W
