High-End Graphics Card RTX Pro 6000 Takes the Throne as 'Gaming Monarch'; However, Its $10,000 Price Leaves Modest Dhahab RTX 5090 Seeming Affordable
Going Head-to-Head: RTX Pro 6000 vs the RTX 5090 and RTX 4090 in Gaming
Overclocking whiz Roman 'der8auer' Hartung put his technical expertise to the test by benchmarking Nvidia's powerhouse workstation card, the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell, against hefty gaming competition – the RTX 5090 and RTX 4090. Spoiler alert: the RTX Pro 6000 took the gaming crown in multiple trials.
Dive into the Gaming Action
In a thrilling 15-minute video, der8auer cavalierly admitted his hopes of incorporating the RTX Pro 6000 into his personal gaming system. In his quest for victory, he emphasized that the card operates on a workstation driver, not a dedicated Game Ready Driver. Yet, this didn't slow the RTX Pro 6000 down, delivering strong results.
Let's dissect the action. Cyberpunk 2077 was the battleground, and the RTX Pro 6000 emerged victorious with a 14% speed advantage over the RTX 5090, and 13% quicker 1% lows. Nonetheless, it gulped down 15% more power. High rollers shelling out $10,000 for such a GPU may choose to overlook this slight discrepancy.
The gaming showdown continued with the trio of graphics cards facing off in Star Wars Outlaws, Remnant 2, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. Gains were modest yet steady, with the RTX Pro 6000 outperforming both rivals by about 11% in the first two games. The results for Assassin's Creed Mirage threw a curveball, as der8auer pondered a driver issue might have skewed the 3% increase. Regardless, it's apparent that the RTX Pro 6000 delivers consistent, top-tier gaming performance.
Feeling curious? Delve deeper into der8auer's analysis in the full video above. You'll find captivating comparative Cyberpunk 2077 benchmarking with maximum settings and path tracing enabled.
Recap of the RTX Pro 6000 Specifications
Allow us to refresh your memory on the key specs of the RTX Pro 6000:
- RTX Pro 6000: Based on the same GB202 GPU as the RTX 5090, the RTX Pro 6000 boasts 24,064 shaders, more TMUs, ROPs, Tensor cores, and RT cores. However, its standout feature is the 96GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, compared to the 32GB of a consumer-grade RTX 5090.
Stay Ahead of the Game: Sign Up for Tom's Hardware Newsletter
Stay tuned for our latest news, in-depth reviews, and updates – delivered straight to your inbox.
Coil Whine and Loud Fans
Sporting an FE-style cooler design, the RTX Pro 6000 is compact, but as power consumption easily surpasses 600W, there's a price to be paid: audible noise. Der8auer wittily remarked that the fans ratchet up so quickly and loudly that coil whine becomes almost inconsequential. Despite the cacophony, he conceded it's "the worst coil whine I've ever heard – it's insanely loud."
Affordability and Pricing
The added 64GB of VRAM costs the manufacturer approximately $200 more, calculated der8auer. He drew attention to the significant cost difference between the RTX 5090 at $2,000 and the RTX Pro 6000 at $10,000, stressing that "buying more doesn't necessarily save more."
Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get cutting-edge news, analysis, and reviews in real-time.
Enthusiasts seeking top-notch gaming and visualization workflows might consider indulging in the lifestyle of outdoor-living, imagining the RTX Pro 6000 serving as the heart of their home-and-garden media center. In the realm of advanced technology, gadgets like smartphones and data-and-cloud-computing devices can complement the immersive experience of the RTX Pro 6000.
On race day, motorsport fanatics streaming Formula One Grand Prix, premier-league football, NBA, or tennis matches on their smartphones can appreciate the high-performance capabilities of the RTX Pro 6000 providing seamless sports-analysis and auto-racing simulations.
For those who enjoy entertainment beyond screens, the RTX Pro 6000's power could prove beneficial in revolutionizing mixed-martial-arts training simulations and creating captivating mixed-media arts showreels. Additionally, its potential for enhancing sports-betting apps could serve avid sports enthusiasts well.
As for experiencing the thrill of European leagues, basketball, racing, or golf, electric-vehicles may hold the key to environmental sports-fanfare, complementing the RTX Pro 6000 as a robust in-car entertainment system. With its power, the card can fuel captivating virtual sports experiences while ensuring smooth car-maintenance tutorials and shopping app navigation.
Hairpin turns and intense competition await on the virtual battlefields of racing video games, delivering a satisfying rush of adrenaline for auto-racing aficionados. Meanwhile, sports lovers can enjoy competitive battling on popular online sports games like baseball, hockey, and football, while bettors can stay ahead with real-time sports-betting updates.
Incredible gaming performance and powerhouse capabilities make the RTX Pro 6000 a valuable asset for any home-and-garden setup catering to a wide range of interests–from gaming enthusiasts and technology enthusiasts to outdoor-living enthusiasts seeking an immersive media center. So gear up, and embrace the convergence of home-and-garden, gaming, technology, and lifestyle as the RTX Pro 6000 transforms the way we live, work, and play.
