When it comes to the star members of the iGame family,the Vulcan series is undoubtedly a standout!Since the RTX 10 series,Vulcan has been unique in the graphics card industry with its distinctive cyberpunk style design.Each generation of Vulcan has been committed to its classic design while continuously innovating,striving to bring players a fresh experience.The angular appearance and the sharp cyber style are also the current iconic features of Vulcan.In 2024,coinciding with the traditional Chinese Year of the Dragon,NVIDIA ingeniously combined technology with traditional culture to launch the GeForce RTX 4090 D.The iGame Vulcan also welcomed a new member — the GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan.So,can this product inherit the excellent tradition of the Vulcan series?Let's continue to find out.

Product Specifications

Core Architecture: NVIDIA Ada Lovelace

Core Codename: AD102-250

Manufacturing Process: TSMC 4N Custom Process

SM Units: 114

CUDA Cores (Stream Processors): 14,592

Ray Tracing Cores (RT Cores): 114

AI Cores (Tensor Cores): 456Core Frequency: 2280MHz to 2520MHz

Memory Size: 24GB GDDR6X

Memory Speed: 21Gbps

Memory Width: 384bit

TDP Power Consumption: 425W

Reference Price: 14,999 yuan

Cyber Armed,No Concealment of Edge

For high-end gamers pursuing the ultimate experience,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan boasts a futuristic and cool design that is sure to catch your eye.The sharp,angular metal armor on the front of the body resembles the armor of a futuristic warrior,and the gun-gray paint adds a high-quality texture,highlighting its exceptional nature.The smooth lines and multi-faceted design strive to concretize the cyberpunk world.Looking at the backlit bars on the lower left and upper right corners of the front,they complement each other,as if the graphics card is winking at you.The breathing rainbow effect seems to give life to the card,adding a lot of "vitality" to it.

In addition to dazzling RGB lighting effects,the LCD display is also a unique charm of the iGame Vulcan series graphics cards.It not only enhances the appearance and strong sense of technology of the card but also provides more possibilities.The iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan is equipped with an upgraded "smart screen," which is larger and more powerful than the previous generation,with a resolution of 800x216 pixels,allowing players to fully display their personality.With the latest iGame Center control software,this "smart screen" is like a small personal display platform.You can upload personalized images or view real-time GPU frequency,temperature,and fan speed information to meet your own needs.Moreover,the design of the "smart screen" is extremely flexible,using a detachable magnetic suction method,with magnetic contact points on the bottom and back,supporting both side and vertical insertion modes,allowing for free adjustment of the position.Even more considerate is that the product packaging also includes a smart screen base.You can connect the "smart screen" to your computer via a USB cable,creating a more personalized desktop.Additionally,an extra lighting component is provided in the packaging.When you place the "smart screen" on your desk,this lighting component can attach to the magnetic touch points on the side of the graphics card,making the overall appearance more harmonious and unified.It has to be said that the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan really thinks of everything.The combination of the "smart screen" and lighting components on this graphics card not only brings players a brand new personalized experience but also greatly enhances playability,surpassing traditional RGB lighting effects and making it hard to put down.

Test Platform

GPU: iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan,RTX 4080 SUPER,RTX 4090 FE

CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K

Motherboard: Intel Z790

Memory: DDR5 6000 24GB x 2

Storage: Yangtze Memory ZhiTai 1TB PCIe SSD Three-Body Edition

Monitor: Dell UP3218K (7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz)Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 22H2

Exceptional Craftsmanship,Powerful Performance

The iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan is not just eye-catching in appearance; it also puts in significant effort in its cooling structure and internal materials.It features a vortex cooler equipped with three 104mm large-diameter cooling fans on the surface,and each fan is meticulously dynamically balanced and finely tuned with 9-blade fans that are sharp and thick,resembling a sickle,effectively increasing the wind pressure and volume entering the cooler.Moreover,the cooling fans are selected with double ball bearings,which means they are more durable and stand the test of time.Additionally,the inclusion of smart stop-start technology allows the cooling fans to completely stop when the GPU is under low load or at a lower temperature.This feature not only reduces the noise emitted by the graphics card but also extends the lifespan of the fans.Inside the vortex cooler,the large area of the guide vane-type fins provides ample space for the rapid diffusion of heat,ensuring that heat can be quickly dispersed over a wider area.At the same time,the 9 8mm heat pipes it is equipped with serve as efficient heat conduction channels,allowing the heat on the fins to be quickly transferred and dissipated.

It is particularly worth mentioning that the cooling base uses iGame's vacuum ice sheet technology.This is an innovative design where the cooling base is a vacuum-compressed ultra-flat sealed chamber.Inside this chamber,the condensation liquid works through the principle of phase change,that is,when the GPU and memory generate heat,the condensation liquid quickly absorbs and transforms into gas,carrying away a large amount of heat.When the heat dissipates,the gas condenses back into a liquid,repeating the cycle,thus achieving rapid heat dissipation from the GPU and memory.This design not only improves the heat dissipation efficiency but also further enhances the cooling performance of the graphics card,ensuring the stability and reliability of the graphics card during high-load operation.

After disassembling the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card,we have a deeper understanding of its design and materials.First,its PCB layout is neat and orderly,which provides ample space for the cooling module,thus optimizing the overall cooling effect.Upon further observation,it can be seen that high-quality components are carefully covered with heat dissipation plates,which not only improves the heat dissipation performance of the components but also further enhances the overall cooling capacity of the graphics card.In terms of the power supply system,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan adopts a high-specification design of 24+4,which ensures that the graphics card can operate stably under various loads,providing a solid foundation for the continuous performance.In terms of the core,this graphics card is equipped with the AD102-250 core,with a boost frequency of up to 2520MHz,matching NVIDIA's recommended frequency.At the same time,the core is surrounded by Micron GDDR6X memory with a single piece of 2GB capacity and a total capacity of 24GB,with a memory speed of up to 21Gbps.In summary,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card demonstrates a very high level in both design and materials.So,how will this well-rounded graphics card show its powerful performance in practical applications?This is undoubtedly worth looking forward to.

Benchmark Performance Test

The iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card uses the AD102-250 GPU,which has some adjustments in specifications compared to the RTX 4090.Specifically,the number of CUDA cores is reduced from 16,384 to 14,592,the number of Tensor cores is reduced from 512 to 456,and the number of RT cores is reduced from 128 to 114.Despite these reductions,the base frequency of this model has slightly increased,from 2235 MHz of the RTX 4090 to 2280 MHz,while the boost frequency remains unchanged at 2520 MHz.Due to the slight adjustments in specifications,the overall power consumption of the RTX 4090 D card has also been reduced,from 450W to 425W,including the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan,so in terms of overall performance,this graphics card may be slightly inferior to the RTX 4090.To verify this hypothesis,we selected the RTX 4080 SUPER and the RTX 4090 FE as comparison subjects.In the 3DMark theoretical performance test,the performance gap between the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan and the RTX 4090 FE is relatively small,at just 4%.However,when compared with the RTX 4080 SUPER,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan demonstrated a significant performance advantage,leading by 14% to 36% in multiple test items,with an average lead of 29%,showcasing its outstanding performance capabilities.So,does this theoretical performance gap manifest in actual game testing?We will further verify this through actual game testing.

Traditional Ray-Tracing Game Performance Test

Not every popular game on the market can be compatible with DLSS,let alone the groundbreaking "black technology" of DLSS 3.Therefore,to ensure that the test reflects the true performance comprehensively and without any blind spots,we also need to conduct a "mixed" test,combining ray-tracing games with DLSS 2 technology to see the results.

The test results at 1440p resolution show that the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan performs excellently in actual game performance,with a significant advantage over the RTX 4080 SUPER.Although some games do not demand high GPU performance,preventing the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan from fully demonstrating its advantages,the average frame rate increase is still over 30%.

When we upgrade the graphics quality to 4K resolution,the performance gap between the two graphics cards widens further.According to tests of more than 20 games,the average frame rate increase of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan over the RTX 4080 SUPER increased to over 40%,with some games even achieving a significant increase of up to 60%,truly "leaving the competition behind."

In addition,we also compared the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan with the "big brother" RTX 4090 FE—on average,the frame rate difference between the two at 1440p resolution remained within 4%,and at 4K resolution,this gap slightly expanded to within 5%.This test result is close to our previous theoretical performance test results,once again proving that the strength of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan should not be underestimated.

DLSS 3 Performance

The DLSS 3 technology continues the resolution AI scaling rendering function of DLSS 2 and integrates the OFA (Optical Flow Accelerator) technology on this basis,enabling fine frame interpolation processing of game rendering images.This results in a significant increase in frame rates compared to DLSS 2,almost doubling the effect.At the same time,this significant upgrade also affects the smoothness and visual experience of the game,bringing players a more realistic and immersive gaming world.In this section of the real-world testing,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan once again demonstrated the charm of DLSS 3—when compared with DLSS 2,the "fierce general" under iGame's banner actually saw an approximate 40% increase in actual frame rates in DLSS 3 mode,with some games showing a remarkable improvement,nearing a 70% boost.Concurrently,compared to native frame rates,the frame rates with DLSS 3 enabled nearly tripled the former,whereas DLSS 2 pales in comparison.Imagine,with the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan and DLSS 3,coupled with a 4K resolution high-refresh-rate monitor,it can fully allow you to indulge in a smooth experience exceeding 120fps in AAA titles!

For those extreme enthusiasts,when switching to DLSS 3+ Balanced mode,even 8K gaming is within reach for the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan.It's worth mentioning that despite the addition of DLSS 3,the gap in gaming frame rates between the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan and the RTX 4090 FE has not widened; both continue to run neck and neck,delivering astonishing gaming performance to players.

DLSS 3,this "jack of all trades," not only excels at increasing frame rates but also,due to its built-in NVIDIA Reflex feature,equates to flipping the "magic switch" to reduce PC system latency once DLSS 3 is enabled.So,how much impact does the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan have on system latency with the aid of DLSS 3?

With the help of DLSS 3,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan has significantly reduced system latency—a case in point being the 1440p resolution game "Portal: Prelude" RTX Edition,where system latency dropped from 86ms to 33ms,and at 4K resolution,it plummeted from 182ms to 53ms,with immediate effects.Moreover,its frame rate performance remains impressive.At 1440p resolution,the 1%L fps soared from 26 to 110,and at 4K resolution,it jumped from 11 to 56,with the dramatic frame rate changes being delightful.The secret to all this lies in DLSS 3—the lower the game's resolution and the higher the frame rate,the more efficient the reduction in system latency.It's as if an optimization BUFF has been added to the system,making "what you press is what you get" a reality,and when paired with high-performance gaming peripherals,players' true skills can be perfectly showcased.It's worth noting that while early DLSS technology could significantly increase frame rates,there was some loss in game quality.However,this issue has now been perfectly resolved.In DLSS 3 mode,the game's visuals remain clear,with noise and blur issues all but vanished.Of course,this is not the end of the story for DLSS.

The wheel of technology keeps rolling forward,and DLSS has entered a new era with version 3.5—thanks to NVIDIA's addition of Ray Reconstruction technology,it has abandoned traditional denoising algorithms in favor of advanced AI neural networks,weaving higher quality pixels into light calculations.This innovative approach not only reshapes the details and texture of ray-traced images but also represents a leap forward in image quality.Now,when you hold the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card and step into the gaming world that supports DLSS Ray Reconstruction technology,simply enabling DLSS 3.5 feels like opening the door to exquisite visuals and smooth frame rates.Game frame rates soar,and the visual effects become as smooth and delicate as silk,with realistic finesse.Although games that currently support it are not widespread,it shines like a new star,quietly illuminating the future of ray-traced imagery.

AI and Creative Performance Testing

With the support of the Ada Lovelace architecture,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card is like a versatile warrior,not only clearing the way for players on the gaming battlefield with a silky smooth experience but also riding the waves in the ocean of creativity,becoming a reliable partner for users to improve work efficiency.In this review,we specifically selected a range of professional software—DaVinci Resolve 18,Blender Opendata,V-Ray benchmark,etc.,to conduct a comprehensive test of this graphics card and see just how much capability it has in terms of productivity and creativity.

The iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan achieved scores of 5763,2796,and 2825 in the three challenges of Blender Opendata—Monster,Junkshop,and Classroom,respectively.In comparison,the RTX 4080 SUPER fell somewhat short,with scores of 4449,2145,and 2228,respectively.A close comparison reveals that in this testing software,the average performance of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan leads the RTX 4080 SUPER by about 30%,with a direct increase in production efficiency.Not only that,in the V-Ray benchmark and Blender 4.0 model rendering tests,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan also advanced swiftly,easily outperforming the RTX 4080 SUPER.It is worth mentioning that in these tests,the gap between the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan and the RTX 4090 is so minimal that it is almost negligible,less than 2%,a difference so slight that users will hardly notice any disparity in practical use.

Let's talk about a cool feature of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan — as a technology based on AI and cloud collaboration to enhance video playback quality,it ensures that video playback is clearer and more delicate.Imagine you are watching a game promotional video online,and the picture is not clear enough.With this technology,the video playback quality is polished,becoming clearer and more delicate.

To demonstrate its magic,we specifically played the same video on FireFox browser (which does not support VSR) and EDGE browser (which supports VSR).After enabling VSR (right image),compared to the unsupported browser (left image),the video quality was significantly enhanced,with better clarity and detail.This is also an example of RTX GPU shining in the AI field,allowing you to enjoy not only the game but also a more outstanding visual feast.

Keyword settings: "Galaxy War" with 50 sampling steps,10 generated images,1 generation,Euler a sampling method,resolution: SD_XL model 1024×1024,SD_1.5 model 512×512.

Keyword settings: "Lakeside Villa" with 50 sampling steps,5 generated images,1 generation,Euler a sampling method,resolution: SD_XL model 1024×1024,SD_1.5 model 512×512.

Keyword settings: "Cartoon Nun" with 50 sampling steps,10 generated images,1 generation,Euler a sampling method,resolution: SD_XL model 1024×1024,SD_1.5 model 512×512.

Keeping up with the trend,let's see the strength of iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan in AI generation — by using Stable Diffusion Automatic1111 with TensorRT extension,we provided three different keywords and then tested the AIGC image generation performance of four models and extensions: SD_XL,SD_XL+TensorRT,SD_1.5,and SD_1.5+TensorRT under different Batch settings.The results are surprising; with the aid of TensorRT extension,the AIGC performance of iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan has increased by about 120% compared to the native models of SD_XL and SD_1.5.Take the keyword "Galaxy War" for example; using the SD_1.5 model to generate 10 images,iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan only needs 38.6 seconds,producing 15.54 images per minute.When the TensorRT computation framework is added,the efficiency soars even higher,with 5 images taking only 14 seconds,producing an astonishing 42.86 images per minute.From the above tests,we have made an interesting discovery: if you are a creator and producer who pursues speed and efficiency,then the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card is definitely a good choice!It not only allows you to enjoy games to the fullest but also assists you in the creative field,making your creative and production process smoother and more efficient.In short,it is your capable assistant for achieving efficient creation and production.

Moreover,the new version of UL Procyon,in addition to the AI Computer Vision Benchmark,has also added an AI Image Generation Benchmark based on Stable Diffusion.It can measure the image generation capabilities of the CPU and GPU,providing intuitive performance scores and comprehensive ratings for reference.

In the AI Computer Vision Benchmark,we can see from the test results that based on the Microsoft Windows ML (ML) test SDK,the gap between the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan and the RTX 4090,RTX 4080 SUPER is not very large.However,in the NVIDIA TensorRT (TRT) test SDK,the gap between the three widens slightly,and the test scores in this SDK have significantly improved compared to the ML test SDK.Taking the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan as an example,its performance score has increased from 1939 to 3192,a 65% increase.So,how will the three perform in the AI Image Generation Benchmark based on Stable Diffusion?

The AI Image Generation Benchmark test mainly consists of two parts.The first part is the 512×512 resolution image generation test based on the Stable Diffusion 1.5 standard model (based on FP16 half-precision),generating 4 images per batch,and a total of 4 batches of 16 images,calculating the total time taken and deriving the corresponding score.The second part is the 1024×1024 resolution image generation test based on the Stable Diffusion XL large model (based on FP16 half-precision),generating 1 image per batch for a total of 16 batches,also obtaining 16 high-precision images under the same keyword.The Stable Diffusion keywords for the test are: "castle surrounded by water and nature,village,volumetric lighting,photorealistic,detailed and intricate,fantasy,epic cinematic shot,mountains,8k ultra hd".According to the test results from the AI Image Generation Benchmark,it is evident that the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan has a distinct gap in the generation of Wensheng images compared to the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 SUPER.Furthermore,after utilizing the NVIDIA TensorRT (TRT) test SDK,there is a noticeable improvement in the efficiency (score) of Wensheng image generation,both in SD 1.5 and SDXL.Taking the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan as an example,in SD 1.5 ONNX (ONNX,based on DirectML,is an open standard for showcasing machine learning models.As it is based on the DirectX 12 library,it is suitable for high-performance,low-latency applications such as frameworks,games,or machine learning inference workloads.It also boasts excellent compatibility,supporting most current hardware or software environments.),the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan scored 3296,and in SD 1.5 TRT,the score was elevated to 4638,a 41% increase.Similarly,in SDXL ONNX,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan scored 3124,and after switching to SDXL TRT,the score was also increased to 4385,a 40% improvement.From this,we can draw a simple conclusion—that is,after using the NVIDIA TensorRT (TRT) test SDK,the efficiency of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan in AIGC can be significantly enhanced.

Cooling and Overclocking Tests

While the robust performance of high-end graphics cards always captures attention,don't forget that stability and cooling capabilities are its true "inner beauty." In terms of cooling,under the stress test with Furmark,the core temperature of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan remained around 65°C after 15 minutes (ambient temperature at 23°C),which is commendable for a graphics card with a high-performance chip.Additionally,in most everyday usage scenarios,the fans of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan operate at a low frequency with the help of automatic start-stop technology,and even when rotating,the noise produced is quite indistinct,making the silent performance praiseworthy.At the same time,according to our actual game tests,the average power consumption of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan at 4K and 1440p resolutions is approximately 309W,and during the Furmark stress test,its power consumption is maintained at around 425W.

Outstanding materials,design,and cooling systems make the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan possess good stability,so we adjusted this graphics card through the iGame Center software to understand its overclocking potential.Ultimately,we were able to stabilize the GPU Boost frequency of this graphics card at 2720MHz and successfully completed the 3DMark FireStrike Ultra scenario test,achieving a graphics card score of 23442.Compared to the 22677 score before overclocking,the improvement was 3.4%,which can well compensate for the gap with the RTX 4090 FE.At the same time,in this state,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan successfully passed the Furmark stress test,and the GPU temperature was only 61°C at full fan speed.However,to fully utilize this graphics card,you need a "powerful" power supply.We recommend choosing a high-quality power supply with a capacity of 1000W or more to ensure that your graphics card can operate at full power without any pressure.

Summary

From disassembly to complete testing,the charm of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan graphics card is undoubtedly revealed—it not only has a fashionable appearance,complemented by a cool and elegant cyber style,showcasing extraordinary personality,and can be considered the pinnacle of graphics card aesthetics.More importantly,the inner strength of the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan should not be underestimated,with top-notch materials and cooling,making it a favorite among high-end gamers.

In terms of performance,with the strong support of the AD102-250 core and 24GB GDDR6X memory,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan is fully powered!Whether it's racing in the high-definition gaming world,dealing with heavy rendering tasks,or leading the future AICG field,it performs exceptionally well.At the same time,compared to the RTX 4090 FE,the gap between the two is so small that it can be ignored,and as for the RTX 4080 SUPER,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan firmly occupies the upper hand,solidifying its position as the new flagship.

In summary,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan is first-class in design,cooling,materials,performance,and personalized customization.Of course,as a flagship product,the price will naturally be a bit "proud," but for those who pursue ultimate performance,high-definition gaming experience,or creative performance,the iGame GeForce RTX 4090 D Vulcan is indeed a choice not to be missed.