RTX 5090 D vs TITAN RTX for Blender
Compare RTX 5090 D and TITAN RTX for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 369.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090 D
369% faster than TITAN RTX
Most VRAM
RTX 5090 D
33% more VRAM than TITAN RTX
Lowest power draw
TITAN RTX
51% lower rating than RTX 5090 D
Cheapest
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Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5090 D | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14,990.64 +369% | 3,193.21 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 950 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−37% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 21,760 +372% | 4,608 |
| Boost clock | 2407 MHz +36% | 1770 MHz |
| RT cores | 170 +136% | 72 |
| Tensor cores | 680 +18% | 576 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,790 GB/s +166% | 672 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 512-bit +33% | 384-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 575 W | 280 W −51% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2018 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5090 D
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 12 runs
TITAN RTX
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 13 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 D is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 D leads by 369.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (14,991 vs 3,193). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5090 D has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 24 GB on TITAN RTX. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN RTX is the lower-power option at 280 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090 D. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN RTX easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 D is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN RTX would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 369.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 D 369% faster than TITAN RTX.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 D 33% more VRAM than TITAN RTX.
Lowest power draw: TITAN RTX 51% lower rating than RTX 5090 D.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of VRAM, while TITAN RTX 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.