PRO W6800 vs RTX 5060 for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 GB and RTX 5060 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 86.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060
87% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
42% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 5060
72% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5060
570% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6800 32 GB | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 7.91 +570% |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 3,636.7 +87% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−8% |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 3,840 |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz | 2497 MHz +8% |
| RT cores | 60 +100% | 30 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 120 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +14% | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 250 W | 145 W −42% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 79 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 is faster for Blender rendering, but PRO W6800 32 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5060 leads by 86.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,637 vs 1,946). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
PRO W6800 32 GB has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 250 W for PRO W6800 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose PRO W6800 32 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 86.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 87% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 42% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 72% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 570% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5060 has 8 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.