Nvidia's restriction on the overclocking speed of its China-exclusive RTX 5090 has been bypassed, allowing the HOF edition to reach a staggering 3.6GHz, shattering 3DMark and overclocking records.
In the realm of high-performance graphics cards, two models have recently caught the attention of tech enthusiasts: the Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 and the RTX 5090D, the latter being a special, China-only edition of the flagship 5090 series. While both cards offer impressive specifications, their overclocking potential shows a notable difference.
Recent overclocking experiments with the Galax Hall of Fame RTX 5090D have demonstrated the consumer flagship card's ability to safely push power consumption beyond 600W, with peaks around 750W under intense testing. This is significantly higher than the RTX Pro 6000's typical power envelope, despite the professional card's $10,000 price tag and professional credentials.
The RTX Pro 6000, designed for stability, high memory capacity, and workloads requiring precision over raw clock speed, operates with a more conservative power limit, optimised for sustained performance and longevity rather than absolute peak throughput. This conservative approach limits its overclocking headroom compared to the RTX 5090 series, which can be pushed aggressively with modifications.
Conversely, the RTX 5090D, equipped with a unique Extreme OC BIOS from Nvidia and GDDR7 memory capable of a near 500 MHz increase, has shown impressive scores in benchmarks, likely due to the increased bandwidth of its memory. For instance, Team OGS broke the GPUPI benchmark with a time of 39 seconds, achieving a core clock of 3,650 MHz. They also broke the Unigine Superposition 1080p Xtreme benchmark record with 38,237 points, at a core clock of 3,540 MHz. Furthermore, they achieved a 3DMark Port Royal score benchmark of 47,469 points with a core clock of 3,570 MHz and 2,250 MHz on the memory.
While the RTX Pro 6000 offers exceptional professional capabilities, its overclocking potential is comparatively restrained. Overclocking the RTX Pro 6000 beyond factory settings is possible but should be approached cautiously given its price and intended use case.
As for the future, there's potential for the first iteration of the next-generation memory chips to grow as they mature, offering even more opportunities for overclocking enthusiasts. The divide between professional and enthusiast consumer GPU designs remains apparent, with each catering to specific needs and performance expectations.
The RTX 5090D's overclocking capabilities, demonstrated by Galax Hall of Fame RTX 5090D experiments, showcase its ability to push power consumption beyond 600W, leveraging artificial-intelligence optimized Extreme OC BIOS and GDDR7 memory for impressive benchmark scores. On the other hand, the RTX Pro 6000, designed for professional stability and high memory capacity, has a comparatively restrained overclocking potential, making it less attractive for tech enthusiasts who prefer gadgets with high overclocking headroom.
