RTX 4090 vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation for Blender
Compare RTX 4090 and RTX 6000 Ada Generation for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4090
9% faster than RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Most VRAM
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
100% more VRAM than RTX 4090
Lowest power draw
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
33% lower rating than RTX 4090
Cheapest
RTX 4090
81% cheaper than RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Best value for money
RTX 4090
470% better value than RTX 6000 Ada Generation
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 4090 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $20,986.10 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 2.90 +470% | 0.51 |
| Blender benchmark score | 11,570.69 +9% | 10,655.29 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% |
| System PSU | 850 W Manufacturer requirement | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−18% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,384 | 18,176 +11% |
| Boost clock | 2.52 GHz +<1% | 2505 MHz |
| RT cores | 128 | 142 +11% |
| Tensor cores | 512 | 568 +11% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,010 GB/s +5% | 960 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory speed | 21 Gbps | N/A |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 450 W | 300 W −33% |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 4090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 61 runs
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 20 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4090 is faster for Blender rendering, but RTX 6000 Ada Generation has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4090 leads by 8.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (11,571 vs 10,655). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 6000 Ada Generation has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 24 GB on RTX 4090. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 450 W for RTX 4090. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 6000 Ada Generation easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4090 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 6000 Ada Generation needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4090 9% faster than RTX 6000 Ada Generation.
Most VRAM: RTX 6000 Ada Generation 100% more VRAM than RTX 4090.
Lowest power draw: RTX 6000 Ada Generation 33% lower rating than RTX 4090.
Cheapest: RTX 4090 81% cheaper than RTX 6000 Ada Generation.
Best value for money: RTX 4090 470% better value than RTX 6000 Ada Generation.
RTX 4090 has 24 GB of VRAM, while RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 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.