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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
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 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Very Large (Check Case) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,100 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750) | ✅More affordable ($1,100) |
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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
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 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition scores 30,020 and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti reaches 29,395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Raw compute: 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Boost clocks: 1432 MHz vs 1860 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) with 280 Tensor cores vs 336.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,020+2% | 29,395 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960 | 10752+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.66 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+56% |
| Boost Clock | 1432 MHz | 1860 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 96 | 112+17% |
| TMUs | 280 | 336+20% |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB | 10.5 MB+19% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 84+20% |
| Tensor Cores | 280 | 336+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — 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 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). 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 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 450W — a 146.2% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 336mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-84% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-24% | 850W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 336mm |
| Height | 69mm | 140mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C-15% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 428.9+557% | 65.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1750, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 and now averages $1100. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti costs 37.1% less ($650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 26.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 55.2% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1750 | $1100-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2 | 26.7+55% |
| Codename | GB203 | GA102 |
| Release | August 11 2025 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #17 | #19 |
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