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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅36.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌507.1% higher power demand at 425W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 425W, a 355W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅36.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.2 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 425W, a 355W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌507.1% higher power demand at 425W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$1,599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 456 vs 280 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4090 D is about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 36.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28%. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (70W vs 425W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090 D?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 425W), and staying closer to $1,999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4090 D. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4090 D currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and 36.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	284 FPS	171 FPS
medium	263 FPS	153 FPS
high	225 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	151 FPS
medium	217 FPS	129 FPS
high	173 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	75 FPS
medium	150 FPS	64 FPS
high	114 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	841 FPS	288 FPS
medium	657 FPS	231 FPS
high	516 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	223 FPS
medium	548 FPS	171 FPS
high	443 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	125 FPS
medium	314 FPS	100 FPS
high	286 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	944 FPS	777 FPS
medium	772 FPS	644 FPS
high	699 FPS	549 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	571 FPS
medium	598 FPS	475 FPS
high	529 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	407 FPS
medium	419 FPS	336 FPS
high	377 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	217 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	999 FPS	292 FPS
medium	971 FPS	252 FPS
high	855 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	230 FPS
medium	728 FPS	201 FPS
high	641 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	518 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	141 FPS
medium	538 FPS	119 FPS
high	461 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,725 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition reaches 30,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 456 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	30,725+2%	30,020
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	14592+63%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+187%	25.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+76%	1432 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	456+63%	280
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+63%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+63%	70
Tensor Cores	456+63%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 SFF Edition lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 D is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+50%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 143.4% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 167mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	425W	70W-84%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	167mm
Height	137mm	69mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	72°C-8%
Perf/Watt	72.3	428.9+493%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4090 D costs 20% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 15.0 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 28% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).