Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that’s always looking to shake things up, is getting a major tech boost with NVIDIA’s RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs. These bad boys are set to take Rivian’s XR design game to a whole new level, bringing photorealistic visuals and supercharged AI interactions to the table. It’s like giving your grandma’s old station wagon a turbo boost and a fresh coat of paint—exciting stuff, right?
NVIDIA recently spilled the beans on this game-changing partnership, revealing Rivian’s plans to overhaul its design review process. With the demand for top-notch XR experiences skyrocketing, Rivian knows it’s time to step up its game. And what better way to do that than with some cutting-edge tech wizardry?
The RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs made their grand entrance at NVIDIA GTC 2025, boasting some impressive specs. These desktop gems pack a punch with up to 600W of power and a whopping 96 GB of GDDR7 memory. Plus, they’ve got more Tensor and CUDA cores than you can shake a stick at. All this firepower is essential for handling massive datasets and supporting those fancy-pants XR headsets everyone’s raving about. And let’s not forget about the PCIe Gen5 capability, allowing for dual GPU setups that crank up the performance even more.
Rivian isn’t new to the XR game—it’s been dabbling in advanced visualization and collaboration tools like Autodesk VRED and Varjo XR-4 for a while now. But with the introduction of NVIDIA’s RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPUs, Rivian is gearing up for a serious performance boost. These bad boys are set to deliver the level of visual accuracy and interactivity Rivian has been dreaming of, making design reviews a breeze.
Thanks to the RTX PRO 6000’s beefed-up capabilities, Rivian can speed up its XR design reviews and focus on integrating the latest hardware and software innovations. The GPUs’ turbocharged XR performance and massive frame buffer are like a shot of espresso for VR experiences, providing the graphic oomph and memory bandwidth needed to make those automotive dreams a reality.
With a remarkable 80% faster rendering speed in Autodesk VRED with Varjo XR-4, the RTX PRO 6000 GPU is a real game-changer for Rivian’s design team. This boost in performance means sharper, more detailed visuals, perfect for those critical design evaluations. And let’s not forget about the dual GPU setup through VR-SLI technology, which ensures each eye in the Varjo XR-4 headset gets its own dedicated rendering. It’s like having a personal graphics guru for each eyeball, optimizing performance and minimizing lag.
And with 96 GB of GDDR7 memory, the RTX PRO 6000 GPU can handle even the most intricate vehicle models without breaking a sweat. Take the California Dune Edition, for example—this bad boy is a real showstopper, and the RTX PRO 6000 GPU handles it like a pro. Plus, with all that memory, Rivian can seamlessly integrate AI models into its XR workflows, revolutionizing design interactions with voice commands.
The integration of RTX PRO GPUs into Rivian’s design process isn’t just a game-changer for the automotive industry—it’s a glimpse into the future of XR-powered workflows. With unmatched visual fidelity, improved efficiency, and a nod to sustainability by reducing the need for physical prototypes, these GPUs are set to shake things up in industries across the board. From automotive to architecture, engineering to healthcare, the possibilities are endless.
Rivian’s journey with NVIDIA’s RTX PRO 6000 GPUs is just the beginning. As they continue to push the boundaries of XR capabilities, the sky’s the limit. So buckle up, folks—this ride is just getting started.
