RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell vs GeForce RTX 4090
RTX PRO 4500 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 4500 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,649 versus $2,015 for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, it costs 18% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 31.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,015) | ✅More affordable ($1,649) |
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 4500 Blackwell and GeForce RTX 4090
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,431 points.
GeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 35,431 versus the GeForce RTX 4090's 38,112 — the GeForce RTX 4090 leads by 7.6%. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090). Raw compute: 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 82 RT cores (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 128 (GeForce RTX 4090) with 328 Tensor cores vs 512.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35,431 | 38,112+8% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496 | 16384+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 50.53 TFLOPS | 82.58 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2520 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 112 | 176+57% |
| TMUs | 328 | 512+56% |
| L1 Cache | 10.3 MB | 16 MB+55% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 72 MB+13% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | 128+56% |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 512+56% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 4500 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090) — a 1.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) — the GeForce RTX 4090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+2% | 1008 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 72 MB+13% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 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 4500 Blackwell) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4090's 450W — a 76.9% difference. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-56% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-35% | 1000W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 177.2+109% | 84.7 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $2015, while the GeForce RTX 4090 launched at $1599 and now averages $1649. The GeForce RTX 4090 costs 18.2% less ($366 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 23.1 (GeForce RTX 4090) — the GeForce RTX 4090 offers 31.3% better value. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2399 | $1599-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2015 | $1649-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6 | 23.1+31% |
| Codename | GB203 | AD102 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #6 | #4 |
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