[ MODERN PCI EXPRESS GRAPHICS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition 24 GB
GA102 / Ampere, 2020. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: RTX 3090 FE differs from RTX 3090 Ti and board-partner cards. 24 GB is system-visible graphics memory, but thermals and power behavior depend on workload and board.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition 24 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GA102 / Ampere, 2020 |
| Core & memory | GA102; 10496 CUDA cores; 24 GB GDDR6X on 384-bit bus; 1695 MHz FE boost; 350 W total graphics power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 4.0 x16; FE 12-pin input through supplied adapter; three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1. |
| Variant boundary | RTX 3090 FE differs from RTX 3090 Ti and board-partner cards. 24 GB is system-visible graphics memory, but thermals and power behavior depend on workload and board. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Reference FE specification; GDDR6X on both sides of PCB makes cooling condition especially important.
Check adapter seating, airflow across rear memory modules, cooler and PSU capacity. Record VBIOS/serial and inspect memory temperature behavior before sustained compute loads.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 product specificationsModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — NVIDIA RTX 3090 Founders Edition Review: How to Nuke Your LaunchIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.