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 4090 vs RTX PRO 6000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4090 vs RTX PRO 6000: 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 4090

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,966 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 375.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.8 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 450W instead of 600W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 6000 across 49 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 (512 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX PRO 6000

2025

Why buy it

✅0.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅46.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 512).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 24 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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435.6% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($8,565 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 600W vs 450W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX PRO 6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.9% in average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 12.6% in PassMark G3D (42,899 vs 38,112), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4090 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX PRO 6000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4090 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $6,966 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 vs $8,565, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 375.9% (23.8 vs 5.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. RTX PRO 6000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4090 vs RTX PRO 6000 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

RTX PRO 6000

The RTX PRO 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42,899 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 versus the RTX PRO 6000's 42,899 — the RTX PRO 6000 leads by 12.6%. The GeForce RTX 4090 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 24,064 (RTX PRO 6000). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 115.8 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 188 (RTX PRO 6000) with 512 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
G3D Mark Score	38,112	42,899+13%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	16384	24064+47%
Compute (TFLOPS)	82.58 TFLOPS	115.8 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+5%	2407 MHz
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	512	752+47%
L1 Cache	16 MB	23.5 MB+47%
L2 Cache	72 MB	128 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	128	188+47%
Tensor Cores	512	752+47%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4090 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX PRO 6000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX PRO 6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	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 has 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 6000 carries 48 GB. RTX PRO 6000 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 4090) vs 960 GB/s (RTX PRO 6000) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 and 384-bit on the RTX PRO 6000. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000) — the RTX PRO 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	48 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+5%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB	128 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 6000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX PRO 6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450W versus the RTX PRO 6000's 600W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 500W (RTX PRO 6000). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
TDP	450W-25%	600W
Recommended PSU	1000W	500W-50%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	84.7+18%	71.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4090 came in at $1599, while the RTX PRO 6000 launched at $8565. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4090 was 81.3% cheaper ($6966 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.8 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 5.0 (RTX PRO 6000) — the GeForce RTX 4090 offers 376% better value. The newer card here is RTX PRO 6000 (2025 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	RTX PRO 6000
MSRP	$1599-81%	$8565
Performance per Dollar	23.8+376%	5.0
Codename	AD102	GB202
Release	September 20 2022	2025
Ranking	#4	#608

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