GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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 56.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-56.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+56.4%) |
| 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 (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $2,015 for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, it costs 81% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 239% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+239%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 35,431 — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell leads by 56.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 82 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) with 136 Tensor cores vs 328.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651 | 35,431+56% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 10496+141% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 50.53 TFLOPS+129% |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+5% | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 112+133% |
| TMUs | 136 | 328+141% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 10.3 MB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 82+141% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 328+141% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has 32 GB. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — a 255.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+256% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-20% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6 | 177.2+25% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell launched at $2399 and now averages $2015. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 81.1% less ($1635 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 17.6 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 238.6% better value. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-83% | $2399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-81% | $2015 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+239% | 17.6 |
| Codename | AD106 | GB203 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #59 | #6 |
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