Nvidia has expanded its Blackwell graphics card lineup with the introduction of the new RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU variant, offering a substantial memory upgrade aimed at professionals and AI developers. This announcement comes after the initial launch of the RTX PRO Blackwell family, which debuted with the flagship RTX PRO 6000—a model boasting 96GB of memory, twice that of the lower-tier RTX PRO 5000.
Previously, a significant disparity existed in VRAM options between models targeting entry-level prosumers and top-tier users. Nvidia has addressed this by unveiling the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 72GB, bridging the gap in their workstation lineup. The upgrade is made possible by utilizing 24 GDDR7 memory modules, compared to 16 in the 48GB model, while maintaining memory speeds of 28 Gbps across the same bus interface.
Nvidia’s move demonstrates its ability to provide high-VRAM solutions within the prosumer segment and signals potential memory enhancements for upcoming consumer products, with the RTX 50 SUPER series also expected to feature significant VRAM increases.
According to Nvidia, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU with 72GB of memory is positioned to meet the escalating requirements in Agentic AI and professional workflows. The expanded VRAM—representing a 50% increase—offers users enhanced capabilities for running large language models (LLMs) and advanced AI agents. Coupled with its 2142 AI TOPS rating, the card is designed to minimize bottlenecks in AI processing, neural rendering, and simulation tasks.
The RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU is now available, alongside the existing 48GB model, through leading partners such as Ingram Micro and Leadtek.
