NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single direct comparison between these two cards: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The results are decisive. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 5996, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. This represents a 55.1% advantage for the RTX PRO 6000 in this workload, meaning the RTX 5070 SUPER trails by that exact margin.

Context from the nearest rivals clarifies how significant that gap is. The RTX 5070 SUPER's score of 2690 places it within 1.7% of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), 1.1% of the GeForce GT 1030 (2662), and 1.1% of the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660). The RTX PRO 6000's score of 5996 sits within 0.1% of the GeForce GTX 770M (6000) and the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001), and within 0.2% of the AMD FirePro W4100 (5987) and the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M (5986).

The percentile data reinforces the divide. The RTX 5070 SUPER ranks in the 18th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX PRO 6000 ranks in the 34th percentile. The delta between these two cards is not a narrow margin; it is a substantial performance gulf in the tested DX12 scenario. In terms of raw wins, the RTX PRO 6000 claims 1 win, and the RTX 5070 SUPER claims 0.

Architecture Differences

Both cards share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The similarities end there. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip, while the RTX PRO 6000 uses the GB202 chip. The physical scale of the silicon differs dramatically. The GB205 die measures 263 mm² and contains 31,100 million transistors, resulting in a density of 118.3 million transistors per mm². The GB202 die measures 750 mm² and packs 92,200 million transistors, yielding a density of 122.9 million per mm².

The RTX PRO 6000 belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 50 generation. The server card lists its predecessor as Server Hopper and successor as Server Rubin. The GeForce card has no predecessor or successor recorded in the database.

The compute resources are far larger on the server part. The RTX PRO 6000 carries 24,064 shading units, 752 TMUs, 192 ROPs, 188 RT cores, and 752 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER carries 6,400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. These counts translate directly into throughput figures: the RTX PRO 6000 delivers 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 and 126.0 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1), while the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 and 32.15 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1).

Clock behavior differs as well. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a higher base clock at 2325 MHz versus 1590 MHz for the RTX PRO 6000. The boost clocks are closer: 2512 MHz for the GeForce card and 2617 MHz for the server card. Memory clocks are identical at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX PRO 6000 has 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the memory capacities of each card?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, and the RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W. The RTX PRO 6000 has a TDP of 600 W and lists a suggested PSU of 1000 W.

Q: Do both cards support the same PCIe interface?

A: Yes, both use PCIe 5.0 x16.

Q: What is the difference in physical dimensions?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER is 245 mm long, 115 mm high, and 40 mm wide. The RTX PRO 6000 is 267 mm long, 111 mm high, and 40 mm wide. Both are dual-slot cards.

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock?

A: The RTX PRO 6000 has a boost clock of 2617 MHz, compared to 2512 MHz for the RTX 5070 SUPER.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear separation in purpose and performance. The RTX PRO 6000 is the dominant performer in the single recorded benchmark, delivering a score that is 55.1% higher than the RTX 5070 SUPER. Its architecture is substantially larger in every measurable way: shading units, TMUs, ROPs, RT cores, tensor cores, memory capacity, and bandwidth. The server card also has a higher boost clock and a higher average benchmark score.

The RTX 5070 SUPER does hold advantages in specific areas. Its base clock is significantly higher at 2325 MHz versus 1590 MHz. It is also a smaller die at 263 mm² versus 750 mm², with fewer transistors at 31,100 million versus 92,200 million. Its TDP is lower at 275 W versus 600 W.

The percentile rankings show that neither card is at the top of the overall GPU hierarchy. The RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile and the RTX PRO 6000 at the 34th percentile. The benchmark score of 2690 for the GeForce card places it near the Quadro K1100M and GT 1030 in the database's nearest rival list, while the RTX PRO 6000's 5996 places it near the GTX 770M and RX 6400.

For a user requiring maximum compute throughput, memory capacity, and bandwidth in a server context, the RTX PRO 6000 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For a user prioritizing lower power consumption, a smaller physical footprint, and a higher base clock, the RTX 5070 SUPER presents the alternative. The performance gap in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test is the decisive factor for any workload resembling that benchmark.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every core specification. The chip designations are distinct: GB205 for the GeForce card, GB202 for the server card. The transistor counts are 31,100 million versus 92,200 million. Die sizes are 263 mm² versus 750 mm². Transistor density is 118.3 million per mm² versus 122.9 million per mm².

Clock speeds differ. The base clock is 2325 MHz for the RTX 5070 SUPER and 1590 MHz for the RTX PRO 6000. Boost clocks are 2512 MHz and 2617 MHz, respectively. Memory configuration is 18 GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus versus 96 GB GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus. Bandwidth is 672.0 GB/s versus 1.79 TB/s.

Compute unit counts are all higher on the RTX PRO 6000: shading units 6,400 versus 24,064, TMUs 200 versus 752, ROPs 80 versus 192, RT cores 50 versus 188, and tensor cores 200 versus 752. Pixel rates are 201.0 GPixel/s versus 502.5 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 502.4 GTexel/s versus 1,968.0 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 throughput are 32.15 TFLOPS versus 126.0 TFLOPS for both.

Power draw is 275 W versus 600 W TDP. The RTX PRO 6000 specifies a 1000 W suggested PSU; the RTX 5070 SUPER has no suggested PSU listed. Both are dual-slot with a single 16-pin power connector. Display outputs differ: the GeForce card has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the server card has 4x DisplayPort 2.1b. Dimensions are 245 mm by 115 mm by 40 mm versus 267 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX PRO 6000 wins the only direct benchmark comparison, and it wins on every metric related to raw compute and memory throughput. It delivers 3.9 times the FP32 throughput of the RTX 5070 SUPER, 3.9 times the texture rate, and 2.5 times the pixel rate. Its memory bandwidth is 2.7 times higher, and its memory capacity is 5.3 times larger. For workloads that scale with shading units, tensor cores, RT cores, or memory capacity, the server card is the stronger option.

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins on power efficiency relative to its smaller footprint. Its TDP of 275 W is less than half of the RTX PRO 6000's 600 W. It also has a higher base clock, which may benefit lightly threaded or burst workloads that do not fully utilize the GPU. Its smaller die and lower transistor count indicate a less complex part that may be easier to integrate into space-constrained systems.

The benchmark delta of 55.1% in favor of the RTX PRO 6000 is the single largest differentiator in practical terms. The RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals in the database score within 1.7% of its 2690 result, while the RTX PRO 6000's nearest rivals score within 0.2% of its 5996 result. This places the two cards in entirely different performance tiers despite sharing the same architecture generation.

For scenarios requiring 96 GB of memory, 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, or 188 RT cores, the RTX PRO 6000 is the only viable option between the two. For scenarios prioritizing lower power draw, a shorter card length, or a higher base clock, the RTX 5070 SUPER holds the advantage. The recorded data supports the RTX PRO 6000 as the performance leader and the RTX 5070 SUPER as the more power-conscious alternative.