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 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 328.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅19.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅105.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 136).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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401% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 328.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅19.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅105.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 136).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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401% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 17% higher PassMark G3D performance, 280 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is about 401.0% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 19.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Ti make more sense than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. The trade-off is that RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell currently gives you 17.0% higher G3D Mark and 19.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	177 FPS	184 FPS
medium	162 FPS	163 FPS
high	142 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	159 FPS
medium	118 FPS	135 FPS
high	101 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	81 FPS
medium	79 FPS	69 FPS
high	66 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	433 FPS	461 FPS
medium	363 FPS	397 FPS
high	294 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	367 FPS
medium	238 FPS	307 FPS
high	194 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	199 FPS
medium	102 FPS	167 FPS
high	84 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	117 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	855 FPS	895 FPS
medium	693 FPS	731 FPS
high	609 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	556 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	699 FPS
medium	527 FPS	567 FPS
high	452 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	416 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	475 FPS
medium	355 FPS	388 FPS
high	308 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	775 FPS	357 FPS
medium	639 FPS	315 FPS
high	558 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	239 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	278 FPS
medium	503 FPS	247 FPS
high	435 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	176 FPS
medium	322 FPS	151 FPS
high	298 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 26,498 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell leads by 17%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 136 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	22,651	26,498+17%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	8960+106%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	36.83 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+23%	2055 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	280+106%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	8.8 MB+105%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	70+106%
Tensor Cores	136	280+106%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — a 50% advantage for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	432 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 13.3% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
TDP	160W	140W-13%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6	189.3+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 80% less ($1600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 13.3 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 327.1% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).