GeForce RTX 4090 D vs RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

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 4500 Blackwell

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

127%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

122%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

122%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

119%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

119%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

115%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

112%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

103%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

102%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

100%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

98%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

97%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

95%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

90%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

86%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

86%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

84%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

84%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

81%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

80%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (32 GB vs 24 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4090 D.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15.3%)
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 (32 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,599 versus $2,015 for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, it costs 21% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,599)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,015)

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 4500 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

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 4500 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,431 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 35,431 — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell leads by 15.3%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 82 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) with 456 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	30,725	35,431+15%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+39%	10496
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+46%	50.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+5%	2407 MHz
ROPs	176+57%	112
TMUs	456+39%	328
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+39%	10.3 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+39%	82
Tensor Cores	456+39%	328

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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 4500 Blackwell 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 4500 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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)

The GeForce RTX 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has 32 GB. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — a 1.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	32 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s	1024 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+13%	64 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). 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 4500 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 200W — a 72% difference. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
TDP	425W	200W-53%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	72.3	177.2+145%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell launched at $2399 and now averages $2015. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).