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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 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 (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,750 versus $4,086.44 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2, it costs 57% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 130.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+130.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,086.44) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,399 points. Launch price was $2,299.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition reaches 30,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 680 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,399+1% | 30,020 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+143% | 8960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+308% | 25.66 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+68% | 1432 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+83% | 96 |
| TMUs | 680+143% | 280 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+142% | 8.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+100% | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+143% | 70 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+143% | 280 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit+100% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+100% | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) 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 5090 D v2 | 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (9th Gen) | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (6th Gen) | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 156.6% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 70W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 1000W | 650W-35% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 167mm |
| Height | 137mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.9 | 428.9+711% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $4086.44, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 and now averages $1750. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition costs 57.2% less ($2336 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 132.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4086.44 | $1750-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 17.2+132% |
| Codename | GB202 | GB203 |
| Release | August 15 2025 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #15 | #17 |
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