Quadro RTX 8000 vs RTX 5090 for Blender
Compare Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX 5090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 501.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
501% faster than Quadro RTX 8000
Most VRAM
Quadro RTX 8000
50% more VRAM than RTX 5090
Lowest power draw
Quadro RTX 8000
55% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
Quadro RTX 8000
61% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5090
136% better value than Quadro RTX 8000
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $2,824.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $7,199.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.95 | 2.24 +136% |
| Blender benchmark score | 2,680.53 | 16,122.78 +501% |
| VRAM | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−40% | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 4,608 | 21,760 +372% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2407 MHz +36% |
| RT cores | 72 | 170 +136% |
| Tensor cores | 576 | 680 +18% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +166% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit | 512-bit +33% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 260 W −55% | 575 W |
| Release year | 2018 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Quadro RTX 8000
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 5 runs
RTX 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 166 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is faster for Blender rendering, but Quadro RTX 8000 has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 501.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,123 vs 2,681). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Quadro RTX 8000 has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 32 GB on RTX 5090. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Quadro RTX 8000 is the lower-power option at 260 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make Quadro RTX 8000 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose Quadro RTX 8000 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 501.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 501% faster than Quadro RTX 8000.
Most VRAM: Quadro RTX 8000 50% more VRAM than RTX 5090.
Lowest power draw: Quadro RTX 8000 55% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: Quadro RTX 8000 61% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5090 136% better value than Quadro RTX 8000.
Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 has 32 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.