GeForce RTX 5090 D vs RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

153%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

149%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

148%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

146%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

140%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

138%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

135%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

135%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

121%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

119%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

115%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

115%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

112%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

104%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

100%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

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Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

73%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

71%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

65%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

64%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

58%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

57%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

55%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

55%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

54%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

53%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (96 GB vs 32 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5090 D.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (96 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,999 versus $8,199 for the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 298.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+298.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,999)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,199)

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 D Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

GeForce RTX 5090 D

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 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: 41,059 points. Launch price was $2,299.

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42,223 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D scores 41,059 and the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition reaches 42,223 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 24,064 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 188 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition) with 680 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
G3D Mark Score	41,059	42,223+3%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760	24064+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2617 MHz+9%
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	680	752+11%
L1 Cache	21.3 MB	23.5 MB+10%
L2 Cache	96 MB	128 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	170	188+11%
Tensor Cores	680	752+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition has 96 GB. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition) — the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
VRAM Capacity	32 GB	96 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s	1792 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit	512-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB	128 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 8th Gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 8th Gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D draws 575W versus the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition's 600W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 650W (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
TDP	575W-4%	600W
Recommended PSU	1000W	650W-35%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.4+1%	70.4