RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
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 9070 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| 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 (288mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9070 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $700 versus $1,700 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, it costs 59% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 146.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,700) | ✅More affordable ($700) |
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 9070 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 9070 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 26,498 and the Radeon RX 9070 XT reaches 26,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Raw compute: 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 48.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Boost clocks: 2055 MHz vs 2970 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 64 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) with 280 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,498 | 26,922+2% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+119% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.83 TFLOPS | 48.66 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 2055 MHz | 2970 MHz+45% |
| 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 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 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 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — a 48.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 640 GB/s+48% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+500% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs VCN (Enhanced) (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN (Enhanced). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN (Enhanced) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN (Enhanced) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell draws 140W versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 304W — a 73.9% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 750W (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 288mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-54% | 304W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 288mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 189.3+114% | 88.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1700, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT launched at $599 and now averages $700. The Radeon RX 9070 XT costs 58.8% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.6 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 146.8% better value.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $599-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1700 | $700-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.6 | 38.5+147% |
| Codename | GB203 | Navi 48 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | March 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #48 | #31 |
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