GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022Core: 1560 MHzBoost: 1860 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

2025Core: 1740 MHzBoost: 2377 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $5,000 less on MSRP ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 232.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.7 vs 4.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (336 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 50% higher power demand at 450W vs 300W.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

  • 6.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 31% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 336).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 24 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 300W instead of 450W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 250.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $6,999 MSRPvs$1,999 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.4 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.4% in PassMark G3D (30,968 vs 29,395), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 GB vs 24 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, 110 vs 84 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,000 cheaper on MSRP at $1,999 vs $6,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 232.3% (14.7 vs 4.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX 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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell carries 48 GB. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and 384-bit on the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX 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%
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX 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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti came in at $1999, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti was 71.4% cheaper ($5000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 4.4 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 234.1% better value. The newer card here is RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (2025 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP
$1999-71%
$6999
Performance per Dollar
14.7+234%
4.4
Codename
GA102
GB202
Release
January 27 2022
March 18 2025
Ranking
#19
#13

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