NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition vs ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 differences in specs

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition operates at a base clock speed of 2.235 GHz and has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 operates at a base clock speed of 2.235 GHz and has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition is 450 W, while that of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 is 450 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
GPU Chip	AD102 (Ada Lovelace) AD102 (Ada Lovelace)
Execution units	128 128
Shader	16384 16384
Render Output Units	192 192
Texture Units	512 512
Raytracing Cores	128 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	24 GB 24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X GDDR6X
Memory Clock	1.313 GHz 1.313 GHz
Memory Speed	21 Gbps 21 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	1008 GB/s 1008 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	2.235 GHz 2.235 GHz
Boost Clock	2.550 GHz+ 1 % 2.520 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	450 W 450 W
TDP (up)	450 W-25 % 450 W-25 %
Tjunction max	90 \xc2\xb0C 90 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	1 x 16-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	3 x 110 mm 2 x 110 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.1a 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 (Ultimate) 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	ASUS Aura Sync No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	348 mm 304 mm
Height	160 mm 137 mm
Width	73 mm 61 mm
Width (Slots)	4 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2022 Q4/2022
Launch Price	1,979 $ 1,599 $ (Reference)
Structure size	4 nm 4 nm
Part-no	TUF-RTX4090-24G-GAMING --
Documents	data sheet data sheet