RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition vs GeForce RTX 3060

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 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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 76.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.

Insight	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+76.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-76.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 83% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 242.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+242.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750)	✅More affordable ($289)

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.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and GeForce RTX 3060

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.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition scores 30,020 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 76.6%. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1432 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 280 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	30,020+77%	16,995
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8960+150%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	25.66 TFLOPS+101%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1432 MHz	1777 MHz+24%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	280+150%	112
L1 Cache	8.8 MB+151%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70+150%	28
Tensor Cores	280+150%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+100%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 6th Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 75.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	70W-59%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	242mm
Height	69mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72°C-4%	75
Perf/Watt	428.9+329%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1750, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 83.5% less ($1461 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 241.9% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).