RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $540 versus $1,700 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 222.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,700) | ✅More affordable ($540) |
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 and Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 26,498 and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE reaches 27,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 2055 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 280 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,498 | 27,162+3% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+75% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.83 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2055 MHz | 2245 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 96 | 160+67% |
| TMUs | 280 | 320+14% |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB+252% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 80+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 GRE 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 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 576 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). 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 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell draws 140W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 60% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-46% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 276mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 60°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 189.3+81% | 104.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1700, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549 and now averages $540. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE costs 68.2% less ($1160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.6 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 50.3 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 222.4% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $549-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1700 | $540-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.6 | 50.3+222% |
| Codename | GB203 | Navi 31 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | July 27 2023 |
| Ranking | #48 | #29 |
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