GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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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 5000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (48 GB vs 24 GB). 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 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| 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 (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Very Large (Check Case) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,100 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 314.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+314.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799) |
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 5000 Blackwell
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 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 29,395 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 30,968 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 5.4%. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 2377 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 110 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) with 336 Tensor cores vs 440.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,395 | 30,968+5% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752 | 14080+31% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40 TFLOPS | 66.94 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 1860 MHz | 2377 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 112 | 176+57% |
| TMUs | 336 | 440+31% |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB | 13.8 MB+31% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 110+31% |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 440+31% |
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 5000 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 48 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — a 1.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 48 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1008 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+2% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 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 5000 Blackwell). 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,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti draws 450W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 300W — a 40% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 336mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 650W-24% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 336mm | 267mm |
| Height | 140mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 65.3 | 103.2+58% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1100, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 and now averages $4799. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti costs 77.1% less ($3699 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 310.8% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999-71% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1100-77% | $4799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7+311% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GA102 | GB202 |
| Release | January 27 2022 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #19 | #13 |
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