RTX 5090 vs RTX 5090 D v2 for Blender
Compare RTX 5090 and RTX 5090 D v2 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
8% faster than RTX 5090 D v2
Most VRAM
RTX 5090
33% more VRAM than RTX 5090 D v2
Lowest power draw
Tie
Same power rating
Cheapest
Cannot compare
Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
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Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5090 | RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $7,199.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 2.24 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 16,122.78 +8% | 14,897.98 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement | 950 W Secondary source suggestion−5% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 21,760 | 21,760 |
| Boost clock | 2407 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| RT cores | 170 | 170 |
| Tensor cores | 680 | 680 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,790 GB/s +34% | 1,340 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 512-bit +33% | 384-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 575 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 166 runs
RTX 5090 D v2
Blender 5.1.0 · OptiX · 10 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 8.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,123 vs 14,898). 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 24 GB on RTX 5090 D v2. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Both cards list a 575 W TDP, so power draw is not the deciding spec on paper. Cooling, case airflow, and actual board partner limits still matter.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5090 D v2 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 8% faster than RTX 5090 D v2.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 33% more VRAM than RTX 5090 D v2.
Lowest power draw: Tie Same power rating.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 5090 has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 D v2 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.