H200 NVL vs RTX 4090 D for Blender
Compare H200 NVL 141 GB and RTX 4090 D for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 73.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4090 D
74% faster than H200 NVL 141 GB
Most VRAM
H200 NVL 141 GB
488% more VRAM than RTX 4090 D
Lowest power draw
RTX 4090 D
29% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | H200 NVL 141 GB | RTX 4090 D |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | N/A | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,760.19 | 9,997.62 +74% |
| VRAM | 141 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+488% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 1000 W Secondary source suggestion | 800 W Secondary source suggestion−20% |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,896 +16% | 14,592 |
| Boost clock | 1785 MHz | 2520 MHz +41% |
| RT cores | N/A | 114 |
| Tensor cores | 528 +16% | 456 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 4,890 GB/s +384% | 1,010 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 6144-bit +1,500% | 384-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Hopper | Ada Lovelace |
| TDP | 600 W | 425 W −29% |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
H200 NVL 141 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 9 runs
RTX 4090 D
Blender 4.3.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4090 D is faster for Blender rendering, but H200 NVL 141 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4090 D leads by 73.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,998 vs 5,760). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
H200 NVL 141 GB has more scene headroom with 141 GB of VRAM versus 24 GB on RTX 4090 D. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4090 D is the lower-power option at 425 W TDP, compared with 600 W for H200 NVL 141 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4090 D easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
H200 NVL 141 GB is newer, but RTX 4090 D still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 4090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 73.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4090 D 74% faster than H200 NVL 141 GB.
Most VRAM: H200 NVL 141 GB 488% more VRAM than RTX 4090 D.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4090 D 29% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
H200 NVL 141 GB has 141 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4090 D has 24 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.