RTX 5060 vs RTX 5090 for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 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 342.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
342% faster than RTX 5060
Most VRAM
RTX 5090
300% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
75% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
RTX 5060
94% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5060
283% better value than RTX 5090
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5060 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $425.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $7,199.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Value for money | 8.57 +283% | 2.24 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,643.76 | 16,122.78 +342% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−45% | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | 21,760 +467% |
| Boost clock | 2497 MHz +4% | 2407 MHz |
| RT cores | 30 | 170 +467% |
| Tensor cores | 120 | 680 +467% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +300% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 512-bit +300% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 145 W −75% | 575 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 84 runs
RTX 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 166 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 342.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,123 vs 3,644). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5090 has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5060 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 342.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 342% faster than RTX 5060.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 300% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 75% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 94% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 283% better value than RTX 5090.
RTX 5060 has 8 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.