NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile reveals a clear split in workload characteristics. Across the ten recorded tests, the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell claims eight victories, while the RTX 5060 Mobile takes two, but the margin and nature of each win matter more than the raw count.

The most decisive result favors the RTX 5060 Mobile. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GeForce card scores 3013.5 against the RTX PRO's 2374.5, a 21.2% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction and indicates that the mobile gaming-oriented card holds a substantial edge in modern DX12 rasterization workloads. The RTX 5060 Mobile also wins the PassMark DirectX 12 test, scoring 87 versus 80, though the 8% gap here is far narrower.

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell counterattacks across a broad front. Its largest single win comes in PassMark G2D, where it scores 1303 against the RTX 5060 Mobile's 876, a 48.7% lead. This suggests significantly stronger 2D graphics throughput. In the Vulkan compute test, the RTX PRO scores 113865 versus 96451, an 18.1% advantage. The DirectX 9 test shows an 18.7% margin (241 versus 203). The OpenCL test shows a 9.4% lead (106087 versus 96969). The GPU compute test gives the RTX PRO a 10.4% edge (8396 versus 7607). Smaller wins appear in PassMark G3D (6.3%, 20049 versus 18852), DirectX 11 (3.6%, 174 versus 168), and DirectX 10 (2.5%, 122 versus 119).

When looking at the overall average benchmark score, the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell posts 25269 against the RTX 5060 Mobile's 22435. The RTX PRO sits at the 70th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5060 Mobile rests at the 67th. The RTX PRO's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (average 25633, 1.4% higher) and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (average 24763, 2% lower). The RTX 5060 Mobile's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (average 22549, 0.5% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (average 22729, 1.3% higher).

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins more individual benchmark tests?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell wins eight of the ten head-to-head tests, including Geekbench OpenCL, Geekbench Vulkan, PassMark DirectX 9/10/11, PassMark G2D, PassMark G3D, and PassMark GPU Compute. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile wins only the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test and the PassMark DirectX 12 test.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two cards?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark G2D, where the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell leads by 48.7% (1303 versus 876). The second largest gap is the RTX 5060 Mobile's 21.2% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (3013.5 versus 2374.5).

Q: How do the two compare in compute-oriented benchmarks?

A: The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell leads in all compute-focused tests. In Geekbench OpenCL it scores 106087 versus 96969 (9.4% higher). In Geekbench Vulkan it scores 113865 versus 96451 (18.1% higher). In PassMark GPU Compute it scores 8396 versus 7607 (10.4% higher).

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has an average benchmark score of 25269, compared to the RTX 5060 Mobile's 22435. The RTX PRO also holds a higher percentile rank at 70 versus 67.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is in PassMark DirectX 10, where the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell scores 122 versus the RTX 5060 Mobile's 119, a margin of only 2.5%.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 Mobile have any redeeming performance strengths?

A: Yes, it wins the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test by a substantial 21.2% margin, and it also wins the PassMark DirectX 12 test by 8%. These are the only two tests where it outperforms the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the same fundamental architecture, Blackwell 2.0, and both use the GB206 chip. They are manufactured on the same 5 nm process at TSMC, with identical transistor counts of 21,900 million and a die size of 181 mm². The transistor density is also identical at 121.0M per mm². Despite these similarities, the implementation differs considerably.

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is configured with 4352 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores. The RTX 5060 Mobile has fewer of each: 3328 shading units, 104 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 26 RT cores, and 104 tensor cores. This means the RTX PRO carries roughly 31% more shading units and a proportional increase in texture and tensor hardware, while both maintain the same ROP count.

Clock speeds diverge significantly. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has a base clock of 982 MHz and a boost clock of 1957 MHz. The RTX 5060 Mobile runs a base of 952 MHz but boosts to only 1455 MHz. The RTX PRO's boost clock is over 500 MHz higher, which compounds its shader count advantage. Memory clocks also differ: the RTX PRO runs at 1125 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5060 Mobile runs at 1500 MHz (24 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem tells a contrasting story. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR7 on the same 128-bit bus, but its higher memory clock produces 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5060 Mobile offers 33% more bandwidth but half the capacity.

Power and physical design differ markedly. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has a TDP of 70 W, uses a dual-slot form factor, and draws power through the PCIe slot with no external connectors, requiring a 250 W system PSU. The RTX 5060 Mobile is an IGP with a 45 W TDP, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU figure. The RTX PRO is a discrete card measuring 167 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, while the RTX 5060 Mobile has no listed dimensions.

The bus interface also differs. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the RTX 5060 Mobile uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are another differentiator: the RTX PRO offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1b, while the RTX 5060 Mobile's outputs are described as portable device dependent. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The release timeline places the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell on 2025-08-10, with the RTX 5060 Mobile arriving earlier on 2025-05-19. The RTX PRO succeeds the Workstation Ada generation, while the RTX 5060 Mobile succeeds the GeForce 40 Mobile series.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the stronger all-around performer in the recorded benchmarks, winning eight of ten tests and holding a 12.6% higher average benchmark score (25269 versus 22435). Its advantages are most pronounced in 2D throughput (48.7% higher G2D score), Vulkan compute (18.1% higher), and DirectX 9 (18.7% higher). It also offers double the memory capacity at 16 GB versus 8 GB, and a substantially higher boost clock.

The RTX 5060 Mobile, however, demonstrates a clear specialization. Its 21.2% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 8% lead in PassMark DirectX 12 indicate that for modern DX12 gaming workloads, the mobile card is the faster option. Its higher memory bandwidth (384.0 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s) supports this advantage, even if capacity is halved. The RTX 5060 Mobile also consumes less power at 45 W versus 70 W.

For users prioritizing compute, professional workloads, 2D graphics, or API diversity across Vulkan and OpenCL, the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the clear choice from the recorded data. For those focused on DX12-centric gaming performance or bandwidth-sensitive tasks, the RTX 5060 Mobile holds the edge. The RTX PRO also ranks higher overall at the 70th percentile versus the 67th, and its nearest rivals include the RTX A5000 Mobile, while the RTX 5060 Mobile sits alongside the RX 7700 XT and RTX 4060 Mobile in its competitive set.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |

|----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|

| Shading Units | 4352 | 3328 |

| TMUs | 136 | 104 |

| RT Cores | 34 | 26 |

| Tensor Cores | 136 | 104 |

| Base Clock | 982 MHz | 952 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1957 MHz | 1455 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1125 MHz (18 Gbps effective) | 1500 MHz (24 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 384.0 GB/s |

| Pixel Rate | 93.94 GPixel/s | 69.84 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 266.2 GTexel/s | 151.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 17.03 TFLOPS | 9.684 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 17.03 TFLOPS (1:1) | 9.684 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 70 W | 45 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1b | Portable Device Dependent |

| Dimensions | 167 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2025-08-10 | 2025-05-19 |

| Predecessor | Workstation Ada | GeForce 40 Mobile |