RTX 5090 D v2
China-spec · PassMark #11
RTX 6000 Ada
Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W
RTX 6000 Ada takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 D v2 lands at 75 and RTX 6000 Ada at 95. That puts RTX 6000 Ada ahead by 20 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 5090 D v2 if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Pick RTX 6000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
RTX 5090 D v2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
RTX 5090 D v2 more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $6,800).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5090 D v2 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark rank | #11 of 2,991 | — |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 32,936 | — |
| Architecture | — | Ada |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | — | 300 W |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
RTX 5090 D v2
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
RTX 6000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: RTX 5090 D v2 vs RTX 6000 Ada
Which is better, RTX 5090 D v2 or RTX 6000 Ada? +
RTX 6000 Ada scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 20. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5090 D v2 worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 D v2 delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark.
Is RTX 6000 Ada worth the price? +
At $6,800, RTX 6000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in ai.
Does RTX 5090 D v2 or RTX 6000 Ada last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, RTX 5090 D v2 or RTX 6000 Ada? +
RTX 5090 D v2 — more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $6,800). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.