RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell vs GeForce RTX 5090 D

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

127%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

122%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

122%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

119%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

119%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

115%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

112%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

103%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

102%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

100%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

98%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

97%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

95%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

90%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

86%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

86%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

84%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

84%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

81%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

80%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

74%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell.

Insight	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,999 versus $2,015 for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, it costs 1% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 16.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,015)	✅More affordable ($1,999)

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.

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell and GeForce RTX 5090 D

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 5090 D

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 41,059 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 35,431 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D's 41,059 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D leads by 15.9%. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 D uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Raw compute: 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 82 RT cores (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) with 328 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
G3D Mark Score	35,431	41,059+16%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10496	21760+107%
Compute (TFLOPS)	50.53 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+107%
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2407 MHz
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	328	680+107%
L1 Cache	10.3 MB	21.3 MB+107%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	82	170+107%
Tensor Cores	328	680+107%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 32 GB of GDDR7. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
VRAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s	1792 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	384-bit	512-bit+33%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D). 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 5090 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs NVENC 9th Gen (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 8th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D).

Feature	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 8th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D's 575W — a 96.8% difference. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 5090 D
TDP	200W-65%	575W
Recommended PSU	650W-35%	1000W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	16-pin
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	177.2+148%	71.4