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 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅35.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌721.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 575W, a 505W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅35.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 575W, a 505W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌721.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 better than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, and 680 vs 280 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 24 GB and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is in basically the same MSRP band at $1,999 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 35.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.3% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 5090 D v2 Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	276 FPS	171 FPS
medium	257 FPS	153 FPS
high	219 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	151 FPS
medium	217 FPS	129 FPS
high	172 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	75 FPS
medium	149 FPS	64 FPS
high	112 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	880 FPS	288 FPS
medium	713 FPS	231 FPS
high	561 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	223 FPS
medium	591 FPS	171 FPS
high	483 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	125 FPS
medium	328 FPS	100 FPS
high	305 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	944 FPS	777 FPS
medium	772 FPS	644 FPS
high	698 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	316 FPS	217 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	999 FPS	292 FPS
medium	999 FPS	252 FPS
high	907 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	684 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	885 FPS	230 FPS
medium	778 FPS	201 FPS
high	684 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	639 FPS	141 FPS
medium	547 FPS	119 FPS
high	456 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 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: 30,399 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition reaches 30,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 680 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	30,399+1%	30,020
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+143%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+308%	25.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+68%	1432 MHz
ROPs	176+83%	96
TMUs	680+143%	280
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+142%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+100%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+143%	70
Tensor Cores	680+143%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+33%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+100%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) 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 5090 D v2	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: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 156.6% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	575W	70W-88%
Recommended PSU	1000W	650W-35%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	167mm
Height	137mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-3%	72°C
Perf/Watt	52.9	428.9+711%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 15.0 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 1.3% better value.