RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| 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 (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 5090 Laptop GPU
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 5090 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 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: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition scores 30,020 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU reaches 29,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% 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 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1432 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 280 Tensor cores vs 680.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,020+3% | 29,163 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960 | 21760+143% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.66 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+308% |
| Boost Clock | 1432 MHz | 2407 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 96 | 176+83% |
| TMUs | 280 | 680+143% |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB | 21.3 MB+142% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 96 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 170+143% |
| Tensor Cores | 280 | 680+143% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 96 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 156.6% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-88% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 428.9+746% | 50.7 |
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