NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a unique comparison challenge: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a full suite of benchmark results, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no benchmark entries in the database. This means there are no direct head-to-head benchmark scores to compare. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37,648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of recorded performance data rather than actual performance.

The RTX 4070's individual benchmark results show a broad range across different test suites. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3,854. Geekbench OpenCL returns 154,858, and Geekbench Vulkan returns 174,152. Passmark results include a G3D score of 26,927, a GPU Compute score of 14,720, a DirectX 10 score of 139, a DirectX 11 score of 244, a DirectX 12 score of 103, a DirectX 9 score of 320, and a G2D score of 1,164. These numbers establish a performance baseline for the RTX 4070 across DX9 through DX12, OpenCL, and Vulkan workloads.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 4070 provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37,628, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, trailing by 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads the RTX 4070 by 1.3% with a score of 38,135. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37,157, which is 1.3% behind. These delta percentages show the RTX 4070 operating within a tight performance band among its closest competitors.

Without benchmark scores for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server, the database cannot provide a direct numerical comparison. The architecture data, however, suggests a different performance class. The RTX PRO 4500 uses the GB203 chip with 10,496 shading units, while the RTX 4070 uses the AD104 chip with 5,888 shading units. The FP32 throughput figures are 50.70 TFLOPS for the RTX PRO 4500 and 29.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 4070. These specifications indicate a substantial raw compute advantage for the server card, even though no benchmark scores confirm it.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a consumer-oriented graphics card with verified benchmark performance, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is a server-class product with no recorded benchmarks in the database. The RTX 4070's 81st percentile ranking confirms it performs above the median GPU in the database. The RTX PRO 4500's 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder value, reflecting missing data rather than measured performance.

The RTX 4070 delivers verified results across multiple test suites. Its average score of 37,648 and its close grouping with rivals within a 1.3% range show consistent performance. The RTX PRO 4500 cannot be positioned against the RTX 4070 using benchmark data because none exists. Any performance comparison must rely on architectural specifications, which show the RTX PRO 4500 with nearly double the shading units and 73.9% higher FP32 throughput.

The production status differs significantly. The RTX 4070 is marked end-of-life with a release date of 2023-04-11. The RTX PRO 4500 is active with a release date of 2026-03-16. The RTX 4070 has a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the RTX PRO 4500 has no launch MSRP recorded. The RTX PRO 4500 is a newer, active product designed for server workloads, while the RTX 4070 is a legacy consumer card.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4070 wins in verified benchmark coverage. It has ten recorded benchmark scores spanning DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12, OpenCL, Vulkan, and 2D graphics tests. This gives it a measurable performance profile. The data shows it performs within 1.3% of its nearest rivals, indicating a stable, competitive position in the consumer GPU segment.

The RTX PRO 4500 wins in raw architectural capacity. It uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB203 chip with 45,600 million transistors, compared to the RTX 4070's Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors. The RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The server card offers 2.67 times the memory capacity and 58.7% more bandwidth.

The RTX PRO 4500 also wins on interface and form factor. It uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 4070 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The server card is single-slot, while the RTX 4070 is dual-slot. The RTX PRO 4500 has no display outputs, confirming its server orientation. The RTX 4070 has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, confirming its consumer display role.

FAQ

Q: Which card has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has ten recorded benchmark scores. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no benchmark entries.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,648. The RTX PRO 4500 has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures for each card?

A: The RTX 4070 has 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The RTX PRO 4500 has 50.70 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two cards?

A: The RTX 4070 is marked end-of-life. The RTX PRO 4500 is marked active.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The RTX PRO 4500 has a TDP of 165 W with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use different architectures and chips. The RTX 4070 uses the AD104 chip based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The RTX PRO 4500 uses the GB203 chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Both are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The transistor counts differ: the RTX 4070 has 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, while the RTX PRO 4500 has 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The transistor densities are similar at 121.8M per mm² for the RTX 4070 and 120.6M per mm² for the RTX PRO 4500.

The compute resources differ substantially. The RTX 4070 has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, 64 raster output units, 46 ray tracing cores, and 184 tensor cores. The RTX PRO 4500 has 10,496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, 112 raster output units, 82 ray tracing cores, and 328 tensor cores. The RTX PRO 4500 has 78.3% more shading units, 78.3% more TMUs, 75% more ROPs, 78.3% more RT cores, and 78.3% more tensor cores.

The memory architectures differ. The RTX 4070 uses GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and a memory clock of 1313 MHz, yielding 21 Gbps effective speed and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX PRO 4500 uses GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus and a memory clock of 1563 MHz, yielding 25 Gbps effective speed and 800.3 GB/s bandwidth. The pixel and texture rates follow the resource counts: the RTX 4070 has 158.4 GPixel/s and 455.4 GTexel/s, while the RTX PRO 4500 has 270.5 GPixel/s and 792.1 GTexel/s.

The API support is identical: both use DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The clock speeds differ, with the RTX 4070 having a base clock of 1920 MHz and boost of 2475 MHz, while the RTX PRO 4500 has a base clock of 1215 MHz and boost of 2415 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 achieves higher throughput despite lower clocks because of its larger resource count.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across multiple specification fields. The chip names differ: AD104 for the RTX 4070, GB203 for the RTX PRO 4500. The architectures differ: Ada Lovelace versus Blackwell 2.0. The generations differ: GeForce 40 versus Server Blackwell (Bxx). The transistor counts differ: 35,800 million versus 45,600 million. The die sizes differ: 294 mm² versus 378 mm². The transistor densities differ slightly: 121.8M per mm² versus 120.6M per mm².

The clock specifications differ. The RTX 4070 has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 has a base clock of 1215 MHz and a boost clock of 2415 MHz. The memory clocks differ: 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective for the RTX 4070, and 1563 MHz with 25 Gbps effective for the RTX PRO 4500.

The memory configurations differ in size, type, bus width, and bandwidth. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth. The compute unit counts differ across shading units, TMUs, ROPs, RT cores, and tensor cores.

The performance rates differ. The RTX 4070 has a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 and FP16 of 29.15 TFLOPS. The RTX PRO 4500 has a pixel rate of 270.5 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 792.1 GTexel/s, and FP32 and FP16 of 50.70 TFLOPS. The TDP differs: 200 W for the RTX 4070, 165 W for the RTX PRO 4500.

The form factors differ. The RTX 4070 is dual-slot with dimensions of 240 mm length, 110 mm height, and 40 mm width. The RTX PRO 4500 is single-slot with dimensions of 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The bus interfaces differ: PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RTX 4070, PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX PRO 4500. The display outputs differ: the RTX 4070 has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RTX PRO 4500 has no outputs. The suggested PSU differs: 550 W for the RTX 4070, 450 W for the RTX PRO 4500. The production statuses differ: end-of-life for the RTX 4070, active for the RTX PRO 4500. The release dates differ: 2023-04-11 for the RTX 4070, 2026-03-16 for the RTX PRO 4500. The RTX 4070 has a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the RTX PRO 4500 has none recorded.