RTX 5090 vs RTX A6000 for Blender
Compare RTX 5090 and RTX A6000 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 242.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
243% faster than RTX A6000
Most VRAM
RTX A6000
50% more VRAM than RTX 5090
Lowest power draw
RTX A6000
48% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
RTX A6000
14% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5090
194% better value than RTX A6000
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5090 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $7,199.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 | $6,169.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 2.24 +194% | 0.76 |
| Blender benchmark score | 16,122.78 +243% | 4,702.67 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% |
| System PSU | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−30% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 21,760 +102% | 10,752 |
| Boost clock | 2407 MHz +34% | 1800 MHz |
| RT cores | 170 +102% | 84 |
| Tensor cores | 680 +102% | 336 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,790 GB/s +133% | 768 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 512-bit +33% | 384-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 575 W | 300 W −48% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 166 runs
RTX A6000
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is faster for Blender rendering, but RTX A6000 has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 242.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,123 vs 4,703). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX A6000 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
RTX A6000 is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make RTX A6000 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 RTX A6000 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 242.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 243% faster than RTX A6000.
Most VRAM: RTX A6000 50% more VRAM than RTX 5090.
Lowest power draw: RTX A6000 48% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: RTX A6000 14% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5090 194% better value than RTX A6000.
RTX 5090 has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX A6000 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.