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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $743 versus $1,700 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 115.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+115.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,700) | ✅More affordable ($743) |
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 and Radeon RX 6800 XT
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.
Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 26,498 versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 24,995 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell leads by 6%. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Raw compute: 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Boost clocks: 2055 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 72 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) with 280 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,498+6% | 24,995 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+94% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.83 TFLOPS+78% | 20.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2055 MHz | 2250 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 280 | 288+3% |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB+780% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 72+3% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 4000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 512 GB/s+19% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell draws 140W versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 300W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-53% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 189.3+127% | 83.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1700, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649 and now averages $743. The Radeon RX 6800 XT costs 56.3% less ($957 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.6 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 33.6 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 115.4% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $649-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1700 | $743-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.6 | 33.6+115% |
| Codename | GB203 | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #48 | #42 |
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