NVIDIA is planning to unveil something quite extraordinary for folks who need absolute horsepower at their work stations. Prepare for the RTX PRO 6000 based on their next-gen Blackwell architecture. We’ve heard some exciting whispers at the beginning, but full specs are slowly emerging. This thing sounds like it is going to be a total beast.
RTX PRO 6000: Core Count That'd Make Anyone Salivate
We had a feeling NVIDIA was cooking something up for their new "RTX PRO" workstation line. The RTX PRO 6000 is obviously going to be the flagship. According to a new listing — and this appears to be the real deal — this card’s got some significant muscle under the hood. We're looking at a GB202 GPU. This is not quite fully maxed out but is very much close.
Here’s the key number: 24,064 CUDA cores. Yes, you read that right. For context, that’s over 10% more cores than even the mighty RTX 5090 gaming card. The professional performance department is one area that NVIDIA is not backing down.
Cores And Not Only Them: Memory And Power
Naturally, it isn't just about cores-for-cores' sake. NVIDIA was also cramming the RTX PRO 6000 full of memory and bandwidth. Where the RTX 5090 comes with 32GB of GDDR7, the RTX PRO 6000 toasts that with a staggering 96 GB of GDDR7 memory. It is ECC memory as well to make it more reliable for professionals.
It does so with a relatively modest 384-bit bus — we’ve heard a 512-bit bus was planned for RTX 5090. The GTC 2023 event will give NVIDIA a chance to flesh out some of this material and explain how exactly the company is deploying 24 GDDR7 modules (4GB each) to achieve that 96GB mark. No word yet on the memory speeds, but they should be blazing fast — probably not less than 28 Gbps.
The Pro Level Card needs Lots of Power and Cooling
All this capability does not come cheap, of course. The RTX PRO 6000 has a TBP of 600W — that’s more than a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector can provide. Keeping this monster cool is a serious undertaking. It appears that NVIDIA’s engineers have re-purposed a dual-fan, dual-slot cooler to keep it all in check. This card is going to require a lot of airflow in your workstation.
NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition
— 포시포시 (@harukaze5719) March 8, 2025
- Blackwell GPU
- 24,064 CUDA Cores
- 752 Tensor Cores
- 188 RT Cores
- 96GB DDR7 Memory with ECC
- 600W https://t.co/MhxxgDAq1D pic.twitter.com/txjZvJX9GZ
Cards in this range are never cheap. The RTX PRO 6000 is certainly in a class of its own. Initial projected cost: BIG number, $10,000-$15,000 or more USD. A listing at Canadian retailer is about $8300 USD, still more than double the expected price of an RTX 5090 (rumored to be around $3000 itself). This is indeed a card for absolute pro workloads.
Final Thoughts
NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell — A Total Monster of a Workstation GPU. At a massive count of cores, huge memory capacity, and high power draw, it's meant for the most demanding professional applications. If you have demanding workloads that include heavy simulations, huge datasets, or high-end content creation, then the RTX PRO 6000 is certainly one to keep track of. Stay tuned for additional official information and the eventual launch — it could be a game-changer in the workstation market.
Image Source: Direct Dial, Leadtek Listing via @harukaze5719
Disclaimer: The specifications and pricing are based on leaks and early listings and are subject to change upon official launch.
