H200 NVL vs RTX 5080 for Blender
Compare H200 NVL 141 GB and RTX 5080 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 58.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
58% faster than H200 NVL 141 GB
Most VRAM
H200 NVL 141 GB
781% more VRAM than RTX 5080
Lowest power draw
RTX 5080
40% 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $1,639.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 5.57 |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,760.19 | 9,128.28 +58% |
| VRAM | 141 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+781% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 1000 W Secondary source suggestion | 850 W Manufacturer requirement−15% |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,896 +57% | 10,752 |
| Boost clock | 1785 MHz | 2617 MHz +47% |
| RT cores | N/A | 84 |
| Tensor cores | 528 +57% | 336 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 4,890 GB/s +409% | 960 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 6144-bit +2,300% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Hopper | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 600 W | 360 W −40% |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
H200 NVL 141 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 9 runs
RTX 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 311 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 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 5080 leads by 58.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,128 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 16 GB on RTX 5080. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5080 is the lower-power option at 360 W TDP, compared with 600 W for H200 NVL 141 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5080 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose H200 NVL 141 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 58.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 58% faster than H200 NVL 141 GB.
Most VRAM: H200 NVL 141 GB 781% more VRAM than RTX 5080.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5080 40% 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 5080 has 16 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.