NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile vs NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 0% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 6% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2025. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 896 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 5090 Mobile includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 990 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,515 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 5090 Mobile has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU
The NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $6,799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD102) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation includes 18,176 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 915 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 568 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 568 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 142 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has the 15th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 70,850 score and $6,799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.42. This is the 111th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2023 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $6,799 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Space Marine 2 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 103 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 103 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 101 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 98 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | 98 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile | 86.2 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile | 73.1 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 69.7 | -29% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | 55.6 | -43% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 55 | -44% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile | 54.7 | -44% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 54.3 | -45% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 46.4 | -53% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 46 | -53% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 0% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is ranked 16th with a score of 70,631, and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 15th with a score of 70,850.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 16% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 10.42 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | 70,631 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile | 65,874 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 64,746 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 57,701.5 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile | 56,824 | -20% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | -28% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -37% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -72% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -72% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +109% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | +89% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | +82% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | +78% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | +5% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -23% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 24,225 (+82.98%) | 13,239 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 22,198 (+70.01%) | 13,057 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 139,912 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 50,078.5 (+36.53%) | 36,679 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 203,190 (+22.14%) | 166,355 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 49,578 (+8.69%) | 45,615 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 288 | 368.7 (+28.02%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 30,169 (+7.15%) | 28,155 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,046 (+7.95%) | 969 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GB203 | AD102 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 45,600 million | 76,300 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 Gb/s | 960 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | 18,176 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 82 | 142 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 328 | 568 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 192 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 568 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | 142 |
| Core Clock Speed | 990 MHz | 915 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,515 MHz | 2,505 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 169.7 GPixel/s | 481 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 496.9 GTexel/s | 1,422.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 31.8 TFLOPS | 91.06 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 496.9 GFLOPS | 1,422.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.