RTX 3090 Undervolted With No Performance Loss - Lower Power Consumption, Lower Temps, & Lower Noise

In this video we take a look at undervolting the RTX 3090. This graphics card at stock consumes A LOT of power so undervolting is definitely a viable way to lower power, reduce temps, and lower noise.
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[@andyt5199]

Just subscribed! This was an excellent tutorial bro. Was about to return my rtx 3090 card because it was running too hot and fan was loud, did some undervolting and reduced the voltage and now all is good. Thank you!

[@Ali__C]

Thank you so much for this. I am now getting less frame drops due to throttling. Much appreciated for this. My temp has also dropped from 70+c to >65c.

[@Alexmsi4070]

70+ is normal but if your sitting over 85 that’s bad

[@jasspertv8868]

Thanks man ,you earned my sub 🙂🙂 Was able to do 1850hz on mine, hitting 62-65 c on temps and really stable I tested it on heaven's benchmark,, before it was hitting 81 c ,, now it's cooler than ever .

[@tscotts9699]

Well done, lad. Very helpful. cheers!

[@jackrezek2466]

You absolute legend this stopped my coil whine as well as my fan noise and temperature

[@omidiartgaming4102]

Thank you for the guide, my card is sitting at 27 to 28 idle and 65 at the most on loading an intensive game like Horizon Zero Dawn at ultra on everything.

[@OpticalStreak37]

Good sir, now I got a new pc with a 3090 aorus extreme and it kept crashing when playing resident evil 8 because it kept pushing the power to the highest amount causing a blue screen. You have saved my computer I can finally play games without being worried of blue screening, Thank you so much!

[@Checha945]

thanks this video help my evga rtx 3090 super happy....

[@rdowling7101]

An excellent video tutorial that is easy to understand and implement.

[@arunachalpradesh399]

please reply, what resolution you tested the game in 3090. 1440p or 4k? , and was you using dlss ?

[@RJ-jo7ng]

Thank you that worked 64C!

[@EzaneeGires]

In afterburner in addition to undervolting, should we set a temperature limit as well? Thanks

[@SilentHillFetishist]

Does the small fps loss from the undervolt keep being small, when ENB and ReShade is used?

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

My dude shaved off more than10C off my EVGA RTX 3080ti OMG... I was up to 82C in maxed settings @ 1440p on most games now I'm hovering at 68C with stock fan curve thanks so much my man!~

[@GuRuGeorge03]

This curve method does not make use of the fact that different games use different loads of gpu and memory clock and it also doesn't consider the fact that GPU useage below 100% allows for much higher clocks at higher voltages without consuming more power. It is much better to find the highest possible stable overclock and then just lower the power limit. That way the GPU boost algorithm can still do it's magic and you receive the same or better results than the curve method at the same power useage. It's also easier to do.

[@HairySeagull]

But doesn't overclocking shorten the lifespan of the GPU whereas undervolting actually increases it? Sorry, I'm a newbie. Please correct me if I am wrong. And why doesn't it draw more power when it's below 100%? Compared to a undervolted GPU that is also under 100% usage.

[@smallcatgirl]

@@HairySeagull Overclocking doesn't shorten lifespan if temps are safe enough (65°C or lower)

[@mosemaskinen]

@@smallcatgirl Above 65C can’t be safe enough? Biggest BS to be spilled yet - A temperature just below 80C can be perfectly fine :/

[@smallcatgirl]

@@mosemaskinen see PC lifespan comparisons at constant temps. Consistent 75°C destroyed my pc in a half a year. On my first comment, i was talking about average temperature of the PC.

[@rsferrari1432]

A 3090 average temp runs hotter than your smaller standard cards. Put that into consideration also.

[@yoyigu]

I have excellent temps on my stock asus rog strix 3090 oc ( idle 25°C /gaming 60°C ) do I need to undervolt?

[@clausbohm9807]

Yes this was a great video for someone trying to get away upgrading their system with a dual 3090 TUF's set up in a mid tower case. Also I am trying to use a 1000W Platinum power supply Yeh, I doubt that). But more important its that backplate I am worried about so I will underclock the memory as well to cut down the heat radiation and use high CFM fans in the front case to cool them.

[@samilsam]

thanks a lot

[@SilentHillFetishist]

So are 5900X UV sweet spot, lights, pump, fans, SSD, 3090 OC UV sweet spot get along with real 750W Seasonic psu without spike shutdown?

[@Cruicky92]

What was everyones vram temps my core temp is great sub 70 but vram was at 90c max temps with undervault

[@roees]

The power draw and temp didn't changed at all, any help?

[@camy252camy3]

Shouldn't you change the power limit?

[@zixerk3167]

2x Rtx 3090 with uv + any top cpu like 12900 with fixed clocks and voltage manage to work with psu 850 watt . Probably, max power Consumption will be around ~ 750 watt.

[@mycelia_ow]

Just bought a SyprimX 3090, this video really helped. I guess I won the silicon lottery because I saw an increase in performance after a lot of testing and tweaking to get the prefect values. This card was running around 85c stock, now it's around 70c with the same or more performance. It's an LHR card so I don't think it was used for mining, but it was supposedly repasted and repadded.

[@squirrel6687]

Huhn? 3090 LHR unicorn. Hen's teeth.

[@KyanZero]

The voltage curve is about the GPU Mhz not the VOLTAGE! Jeez. The Mv on Afterburner are locked to 0, can't undervolt it.

[@Killerz34]

Not sure how often people frequent here ( i found this by a quick dirty google serch) my temps (no lie) droped by 20 degrees. Thats some awesome sause work there i.e from 81-84 (gpu temp) to 61-64 Cheers mate! *EDIT* Using a 3090 strix OC 100%power limit, and rest same as vid above

[@kdiggity4802]

Just bought this card, thinking im going to do this, have you seen any bad effects from it the past 10months?

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

Bro Science FTW

[@golfgrouch]

What is the purpose of shifting the Voltage/Frequency curve down (@ 2:10 timestamp)? By doing so, the voltage is raised at every frequency point. For example, at 1300 MHz, the original voltage value is 750 mv. After shifting the curve down, the voltage value at 1300 MHz is raised to around 800 mv.

[@hpd_hero]

Exactly my thought. I do the opposite, drag the whole graph up, then cap out the rest of it from the point where you want to run the frequency

[@golfgrouch]

@@hpd_hero Yes, this is how I undervolt as well. I believe that this is the more proper method.

[@tiktokz-dx7he]

Cool! from 74c to 60c (undervolt)

[@HumaTheGreat]

I have same gpu, did exactly same process which is so easy. Before 2k-68 celcius, 4k-73 celcius. Now both 2k and 4k - 60 celcius with almost no performance loss. Thank you bro!!

[@camy252camy3]

Did you alter the powr limit slider at all?

[@kiburi2903]

​@@camy252camy3no need to ramp it up as you won't go higher but also depends if you're going to oc while undervolting. Just monitor your power% and core clock while benchmarking, as long as the clock speed retains what you set and doesn't go beyond 100% power then it's all good.

[@sugarsmith645]

why just don't lower the power target to undervolt the card power consumption? I used GPU tweak for that and saw that reducing power target by 20-25 % still get stable GPU frequency and similar benchmark results

[@Red8675309666]

Are you saying you were able to retain stock clock settings and didnt lose FPS whilst still lowering voltage use?

[@semitope]

any results for 60fps capped? Would like to know how low it can be gotten for people who just want to max everything at 60 frames for years

[@mariusbalan4098]

Just use the msi afterburner to limit the fps to 60.

[@ashleywheller6344]

Why would you want to cap to 60fps, there is sooo much evidence that higher fps (even on a 60hz monitor) is advantageous for gaming and you get info quicker

[@Tindergate]

naw man, my ROG Strix 3090 OC is still hot AF. My PC still shuts down when the power spikes, with or without the undervolting and I'm using a ROG Thor 1200w PSU.

[@Nokiya]

3090 strix in 3dmark stock: -average temp 73*c~ -gpu score 20 880~ undervolt -average temp 61*c~ -gpu score 20 230~ conclusion: -3.10% gpu score -16.4% gpu temp pretty impressive

[@freakage9686]

So the 3800xt is more than capable of running a 3090?

[@RushReality]

I can confirm this as it’s the exact setup I run.

[@shaokahn2772]

I’m only using a 9900k…

[@CHAINSAWMANDEAF]

What’s crazy, is that my 3080 is undervolted, increase fan curve and capped my FPS to 120 (mind you I have ryzen 9 5950X) and plays in 4K the temps are only about 50 Celsius

[@theunkownmr.562]

how does your 5950x run temp wise? mine runs hot and hurts high 70's on water while playing Apex in 4k

[@CHAINSAWMANDEAF]

@@theunkownmr.562 you might have to try to undervolt but also buy some quality thermal paste, it’s possible to do it in windows instead of bios since there’s a power saving way, I’ll see if I can find the video for you

[@theunkownmr.562]

@@CHAINSAWMANDEAF thanks! I'm using KPX paste.

[@kotztotz3530]

I found out undervolting my EVGA 3080 12GB actually gained me 9% increase in performance in Cyberpunk2077 and running at 300W instead of 350W

[@tazztone]

3070ti: 825mv@1800Mhz 200W instead of 300W 87fps instead of 91fps

[@HybOj]

my 3080 825mv@1800Mhz and went from 340 to 240w roughly. So thats quite similar

[@christians6843]

Which rtx 3000 gpu is the most power efficient considering undervolting?

[@easydrive2236]

The weakest one lol

[@christians6843]

@@easydrive2236 I mean fps per watt not just watt

[@easydrive2236]

@@christians6843 probably 3070

[@asryan7582]

Hi i've undervolted my Strix 3090 to 0.825 @ 1860 but i find my temps quite hot even with it while playing some games like days gone, i have around 70c on core and 86c on memory with a very agressive fan curve going to 85% for 70c on core I game at 3840x1600, i've also put some heatsink and a fan on the backplate to cool vrm but not sure if it does something to be honest. I don't want to go on water for now or change thermal pads for warranty issues Are those ok temps for this gpu? I'm quite concerned by temps and with stock profile it can goes around 75c core and 90c mem temp junction. thanks

[@colinparks619]

Does this mean i cab use a 750W psu if i undervolt?

[@marknewellmusic]

Kinda, the minimum is 850w but you can just about get away with 750w psu for 3090 but only if you make sure that your cpu isn't using crazy amounts. With a 750w cpu, a 3090, and about a 200w cpu, you would just be reaching the limit of the psu - you would not want to push psu limits though ever as most efficient psu use is a out 70% psu usage

[@shaokahn2772]

I getting stutter now in some games…

[@Wilqu5677]

"With No Performance Loss" literally shows performance loss 💀

[@ReadAloudRealm]

What's the point of buying a 3090 and undervolting it when its basically just a 3080 then haha?

[@yeetingmymeap5540]

Thats not how undervolting works, did you not see his perf charts?

[@ravinderrs2552]

First of all More TDP doesn't means more performance,2nd learn about undervolt,Undervolt means reducing power draw at same frequency ,therefore same performance at same clock speed ,but less temps.And undervolt will not steal 24gigs of ur 3090 to make it 3080

[@en0n126]

Some games can use the much larger amount of VRAM the 3090 has. The fact that the 3080Ti only has 10GB while the 3090 has 24GB is ridiculous.

[@maniakfps249]

To slow cpu ;)

[@SpartanDeluxe]

I dunno, seems at first sight like good settings, but more research actually show the opposite: Guys, beware. This is poor underclocking shown here on this 3090 Strix. Especially the Strix card seems to be able to do MUCH more than just -200 core, locking. Besides: Why don't you touch the aggressive ramp curve before your sweet spot? I would take drag stock curve around the spot FIRST (which is rather around 1900 MHz @ 0.9 mV for me), and AFTERWARDS pull all the dots down, apply. Makes it much more stable and steady with clocking, your solution begs for stuttering and is not applicable in real gaming. And not touching the power limit (at the Strix, that offers insane headroom), is also a bad idea.... Yeah, sorry. This is not a good way to do it. No offense.

[@Nokiya]

can you post some images or a video of this and results

[@max11111able]

This video is misleading. There is a performance loss from undervolting!

[@guidorivarola205]

so...... the 3090 is a 3080ti (or even worse) when u control de monstruosity wts hunger chip... 3090 is the worst overkill gpu ever created

[@psychometry544]

This is bs lol

[@TLgamer_TL]

Undervolting doesn't do anything, the temp of my gpu remained above 127 and the FPS in games remained at the same exact 60-65 FPS as they were before undervolting. Undervolting is a myth and a lie and does absolutely nothing

[@frzn9856]

can confirm, you are wrong. Can see improvements in both GPU and CPU undervolts.

[@SpartanDeluxe]

"Undervolting is a myth and a lie and does absolutely nothing" Right. All these hundreds of videos, reports and posts about the obvious positive effects on undervolting are a lie xD. You obviously did something wrong pal, no lies here (besides, wtf are these values, are you trolling lol? 127 degrees is WAY to high). Right undervolting (careful: this guys does it kinda wrong) can actually give you more performance than stock, while consuming much less Watts, therefore having less heat. It's logical.

[@lethanhtung4972]

you did it wrong, you should try to do it until its right method.

[@seba5190]

was 85°C on my case, think that was hot, i find this kind of video speaking about undervolting, pass from 380-400w to 300w, btw less power mean less heat, i felt from 85 to 60°.. just by undervolting, keeping 1800mhz @0.825mv.. it's not a lie or a myth, it's just science, more watt more power more heat. Less watt less heat. just find the good setting.

[@madez24]

Idk why you have locked GPU at 1815 for UV. My GPU is absolutely stable at 1930...and this is 3% ish extra performance

[@dildojizzbaggins6969]

02:12 The asterisk goes _before_ the foot-note... But thanks for the guide.