ZOTAC releases RTX 4090 PGF, China’s exclusive flagship GPU
This is the first PGF model for NVIDIA series based on Ada Lovelace architecture.
The PGF series is basically an upgraded AMP Extreme series for the China domestic market. One can typically expect higher clocks, more power and new cooling design from the PGF models.
ZOTAC’s new RTX 4090 PGF features a completely redesigned cooler, but it actually borrows the shape from the AMP Extreme AIRO model. The PGF features an entirely new black and white color scheme, though. The card has four RGB lighting zones that can be adjusted using the software. These LEDs are located on the top, front, rear, and back of the graphics card.
ZOTAC RTX 4090 PGF OC, Source: ZOTAC
In terms of cooling, the card is equipped with a vapor chamber and three 11cm fans. Such a fan size is usually exclusive to huge graphics cards and this model will be no exception. It is a 38 cm long graphics card which is even larger than AORUS Master from Gigabyte. In comparison to RTX 4090 AMP, we are looking at a 2.5 cm bigger cooler.
ZOTAC RTX 4090 PGF OC, Source: ZOTAC
The RTX 4090 PGF features a 24+4 phase VRM design, TDP going up to 525W (which is presumably the maximum power limit). There is only one 16-pin power connector on this design.
The clock speed is set to 2580 MHz in default setting and 2625 MHz in OC mode applied with a BIOS switch. This means the PGF is 45 MHz faster than the AMP AIRO model, and it is a comparable to most high-end RTX 4090 models.
ZOTAC RTX 4090 PGF OC, Source: ZOTAC
The card is currently available on the Chinese retail platform for a staggering 17,599 RMB, equivalent to approximately 2,500 USD. If you’re curious as to how this card performs, the Chinese media ITHome has already analyzed it.
