PRO W6800 vs RTX 5090 D v2 for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 GB and RTX 5090 D v2 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 D v2 leads the Blender benchmark score by 665.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090 D v2
666% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
33% more VRAM than RTX 5090 D v2
Lowest power draw
PRO W6800 32 GB
57% lower rating than RTX 5090 D v2
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6800 32 GB | RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.18 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 14,897.98 +666% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−37% | 950 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 21,760 |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz | 2407 MHz +4% |
| RT cores | 60 | 170 +183% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 680 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 1,340 GB/s +162% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 250 W −57% | 575 W |
| 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 5090 D v2
Blender 5.1.0 · OptiX · 10 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 D v2 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 5090 D v2 leads by 665.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (14,898 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 24 GB on RTX 5090 D v2. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
PRO W6800 32 GB is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090 D v2. If render speed is close, that can make PRO W6800 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 D v2 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 5090 D v2 leads the Blender benchmark score by 665.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 D v2 666% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 33% more VRAM than RTX 5090 D v2.
Lowest power draw: PRO W6800 32 GB 57% lower rating than RTX 5090 D v2.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 D v2 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.