NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU Delivers 24,064 Cores: 11% More Than RTX 5090, Featuring 96 GB GDDR7 Memory and 600W TBP

NVIDIA is set to redefine workstation graphics with the anticipation surrounding its RTX PRO 6000 “Blackwell”GPU. With a staggering configuration exceeding 24, 000 CUDA cores and an impressive 96 GB of VRAM, this graphics card promises to deliver unparalleled performance for professional applications.

NVIDIA Unveils the Power of Blackwell: The RTX PRO 6000 Leads the Charge

Recent reports reveal that NVIDIA is actively developing its next-generation Blackwell workstation graphics card, falling under the “RTX PRO”series. At the forefront is the flagship model, the RTX PRO 6000, which has now had its specifications confirmed after some preliminary data was revealed.

A critical insight came from a recent listing by Leadtek, which disclosed the initial specifications of this formidable GPU. For starters, the Blackwell architecture will feature 188 streaming multiprocessors (SMs) out of a potential 192 SMs on the GB202 GPU. While this chip is not fully enabled, it still significantly surpasses the gaming-centric RTX 5090.

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The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 “Blackwell”is set to house 24, 064 cores, representing a 10.5% increase over the 21, 760 cores found in the RTX 5090. In addition to the core improvements, this GPU will incorporate an enhanced configuration with 752 tensor cores and 188 ray tracing (RT) cores. However, what stands out the most is its extraordinary memory capacity.

Unlike the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, which is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the RTX PRO 6000 “Blackwell”will boast a remarkable 96 GB of GDDR7 (ECC) memory utilizing a 384-bit bus. It’s important to note that a 384-bit bus is required to achieve a memory capacity of 96 GB; a 512-bit configuration results in maximum capacities of 32, 64, or 128 GB. To facilitate this memory capacity, NVIDIA will deploy 24 memory modules, each with a 4 GB capacity. While speed specifics remain unconfirmed, projections suggest speeds will be no less than 28 Gbps.

Furthermore, the total board power (TBP) of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 is expected to be around 600W. This figure aligns with the maximum specifications permissible through a single 12V-2×6 16-pin power interface. Adequate thermal management for such a powerful card necessitates extensive design efforts, and it is anticipated that NVIDIA’s thermal engineering team has engineered a new reference design, potentially featuring either a single blower-type or dual-axial fan configuration. The latest listings indicate that a launch is imminent, so more detailed information can be expected in the coming weeks. Price projections for this workstation powerhouse range between $10, 000 and $15, 000, or potentially even higher.

NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Card Comparison

Graphics Card	RTX PRO 6000 X	RTX 6000 Is Here	RTX A6000	Quadro RTX 8000	Quadro RTX 6000	GV100 Frame
GPU	Blackwell GPU	Ada Lovelace GPU	Ampere GPU	Turing GPU	Turing GPU	GPU Vault
GPU WeU	GB202	AD102	GA102	TU102	TU102	GV100
Process Node	5nm	5nm	8nm	12nm	12nm	12nm
Die Size	750mm²	608mm²	628mm²	754mm²	754mm²	815mm²
GPU Cores	TBD	18, 176 Cores	10, 752 Cores	4, 608 Cores	4, 608 Cores	5, 120 Cores
Tensor Cores	TBD	568 Cores	656 Cores	576 Cores	576 Cores	640 Cores
Boost Clock	TBD	2.50 GHz	1.80 GHz	1.77 GHz	1.77 GHz	1.62 GHz
Single Precision	TBD	91.1 TFLOPs	38.7 TFLOPs	16.31 TFLOPs	16.31 TFLOPs	16.66 TFLOPs
Ray Tracing Performance	TBD	210.6 TFLOPs	75.4 TFLOPs	10 GigaRays/Sec	10 GigaRays/Sec	N/A
Memory	96 GB GDDR7?	48GB GDDR6	48GB GDDR6	48GB GDDR6	24GB GDDR6	32 GB HBM2
NVLINK VRAM	N/A	N/A	96 GB with NVLINK	96 GB with NVLINK	48 GB with NVLINK	N/A
Memory Bus Width	TBD	384-bit	384-bit	384-bit	384-bit	4096-bit
Memory Bandwidth	TBD	960GB/s	768GB/s	672 GB/s	672 GB/s	870GB/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	600W?	300W	300W	~225W	~200W	250W
Estimated Launch Price	TBD	$6, 800	$4, 650	$10, 000	$6, 300	$9, 000
Expected Launch Date	2025	Q1 2023	Q4 2020	Q4 2018	Q4 2018	2018