
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition vs Radeon AI PRO R9700

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700
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 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,450 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 14.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750) | ✅More affordable ($1,450) |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and Radeon AI PRO R9700

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.

Radeon AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition scores 30,020 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 5%. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1432 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 280 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,020+5% | 28,589 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+119% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.66 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 1432 MHz | 2920 MHz+104% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 280+9% | 256 |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+500% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+9% | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 280+119% | 128 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+500% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). 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 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition draws 70W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 124.3% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-77% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C-4% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 428.9+350% | 95.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1750, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 and now averages $1450. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 costs 17.1% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) vs 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 14.5% better value.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $1299-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1750 | $1450-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2 | 19.7+15% |
| Codename | GB203 | Navi 48 |
| Release | August 11 2025 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #17 | #23 |
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