RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell vs GeForce RTX 4060
RTX PRO 5000 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 5000 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 58.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+58.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-58.4%) |
| 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 (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 94% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 913.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+913.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 5000 Blackwell and GeForce RTX 4060
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 30,968 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 58.4%. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2377 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 110 RT cores (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 440 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,968+58% | 19,548 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 14080+358% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 66.94 TFLOPS+343% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2377 MHz | 2460 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 176+267% | 48 |
| TMUs | 440+358% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 13.8 MB+360% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 110+358% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 440+358% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 5000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5000 Blackwell comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 276.5% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+276% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (9th Gen) | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (6th Gen) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 73°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.2 | 170.0+65% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $4799, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 93.8% less ($4500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 906.2% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $299-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4799 | $299-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 65.4+906% |
| Codename | GB202 | AD107 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #13 | #84 |
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