GeForce RTX 4090 D vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

125%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

120%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

120%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

117%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

117%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

113%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

111%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

102%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

100%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

98%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

96%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

96%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

93%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

90%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

88%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

85%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

84%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

83%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

82%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

80%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,599 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,599)	⚠️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.

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition reaches 30,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 456 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	30,725+2%	30,020
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+63%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+187%	25.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+76%	1432 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	456+63%	280
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+63%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+63%	70
Tensor Cores	456+63%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	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	72 MB+50%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 143.4% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 167mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	425W	70W-84%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	167mm
Height	137mm	69mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	72°C-8%
Perf/Watt	72.3	428.9+493%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 and now averages $1750. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).