GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Very Large (Check Case) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,100 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 29,395 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition reaches 30,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 336 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,395 | 30,020+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+20% | 8960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40 TFLOPS+56% | 25.66 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1860 MHz+30% | 1432 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+17% | 96 |
| TMUs | 336+20% | 280 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+19% | 8.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+20% | 70 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+20% | 280 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti draws 450W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 146.2% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 336mm vs 167mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 70W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 650W-24% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 336mm | 167mm |
| Height | 140mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 72°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 65.3 | 428.9+557% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1100, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 and now averages $1750. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti costs 37.1% less ($650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 55.2% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1100-37% | $1750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7+55% | 17.2 |
| Codename | GA102 | GB203 |
| Release | January 27 2022 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #19 | #17 |
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