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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£750
  • Avg. price in US: ~$860
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 70 W

NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.2

Performance

24.0%

4.1

Memory

12.0%

4.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.8

Design

4.0%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is a compact, low-profile professional workstation GPU built on the 5nm Blackwell architecture, featuring 4,352 CUDA cores, 136 5th Gen Tensor cores, and 34 4th Gen RT cores. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 ECC memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering 288 GB/s bandwidth and 545 AI TOPS for accelerated generative AI and CAD workflows. Its main pros include an exceptionally efficient 70W maximum power draw that requires no external power connectors, PCIe 5.0 x8 support, and four Mini DisplayPort 2.1b outputs for high-resolution 8K displays. However, its primary cons are the limited 128-bit memory bus which restricts bandwidth compared to higher-tier models and the performance trade-off inherent in its small form factor, which may lag behind older full-sized cards like the RTX A4000 in heavy inference tasks.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.1
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a technical score of 5.12 points, which is lower than that of 76.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

6.6

Price

5.6
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 89.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

17 TFLOPS
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell delivers 17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 63.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

288 GB/s
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 98.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

70 W
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a TDP of 70 W, which is lower than that of 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

70 W
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell draws 70 W under peak load, which is lower than 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

70 W
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a board power limit of 70 W, which is lower than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

70 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

167 x 69 x 20 mm
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell measures 167x69 x 20 mm, which is more compact than 100% of graphics cards.
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

69 mm
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is 69 mm tall, which is shorter than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

299 g
NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell weighs 299 g, which is lighter than 98% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell vs the average graphics card

  • 67.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.70 W vs 215 W
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Newer PCIe version
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.69 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.4 vs 3
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 68.2% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.70 W vs 220 W
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer GDDR version
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • More NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 67.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 68.2% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 68.2% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 70% lighter card weight
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell is lighter than the average graphics card (299 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Design
  • 48.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (982 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 21.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,957 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 14 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 29.6% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (265.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 56 fewer AI cores
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (136 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 6 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 24.5% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (124.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 25.6% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (17 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 42.3% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (17 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 35.7% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No HDMI output
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 48.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (982 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (982 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.982 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 21.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,957 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,957 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1957 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 14 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.34 vs 48
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
    When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 29.6% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (265.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (265.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.265.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell?

  • Compact dual-slot design (2.7-inch height) fits easily into small-form-factor (SFF) cases and mini PCs.
  • Highly power-efficient with a max 70W TDP, requiring no additional external power connectors.
  • Equipped with 16GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 ECC memory, providing a significant boost over previous generations for large datasets.
  • Excellent for AI and ray tracing workloads, featuring 5th-gen Tensor cores and 4th-gen RT cores.
  • Supports next-gen connectivity like DisplayPort 2.1b and PCIe Gen 5.
  • Maintains cool operating temperatures even under heavy load, frequently staying under control for professionals.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell?

  • Small cooling fan can be loud, spinning at high RPMs (up to 3000) even when the card is idling.
  • Minimum fan speed is often locked at 30%, which some users find frustrating for silent builds.
  • Commands a high price premium for its workstation-class certifications compared to equivalent consumer cards.
  • Slower inference performance in some specific tasks compared to older but higher-tier cards like the RTX A4000.
  • Limited memory bandwidth (128-bit interface) compared to higher-end workstation GPUs.

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bina-i.com
03/02/2026
Review: Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs

The Bina Initiatives review details the Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell series as a significant professional GPU leap, featuring the flagship RTX Pro 6000 with 96 GB of GDDR7 memory. Key advantages include massive performance gains, such as 1.71× faster Chaos V-Ray rendering and up to 4× higher viewport frame rates via DLSS 4, making it highly suitable for AI, simulation, and complex...Read more

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aecmag.com
03/02/2026
Review: Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs - AEC Magazine

The Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell workstation GPUs deliver immense leaps in performance, specifically targeting ray tracing, AI workloads, and professional multitasking. Tested across workflows like V-Ray and Twinmotion, the new architecture achieved ray-tracing speeds up to 2.6 times faster than the previous Ada generation, utilizing fourth-generation RT Cores and ultra-fast GDDR7...Read more

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heise.de
20/01/2026
Nvidia RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell mit 16 GByte im Test - Heise

The Heise review describes the Nvidia RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell as a highly compact, professional workstation card featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 5th-gen Tensor cores within a 70-watt TDP. It serves as a specialized, energy-efficient solution ideal for SFF workstations and AI workloads, boasting 545 AI TOPS and supporting FP4 precision. However, the card’s small form factor...Read more

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