A10G vs A2 for Blender
Compare A10G 24 GB and A2 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. A10G 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 226.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
A10G 24 GB
226% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A10G 24 GB
50% more VRAM than A2 16 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
60% lower rating than A10G 24 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A10G 24 GB | A2 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 1.28 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,204.76 +226% | 982.86 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−44% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 9,216 +620% | 1,280 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | 1770 MHz +4% |
| RT cores | 72 +620% | 10 |
| Tensor cores | 288 +620% | 40 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 600.2 GB/s +200% | 200.1 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +200% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| TDP | 150 W | 60 W −60% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A10G 24 GB
Blender 3.2.1 · OptiX · 7 runs
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
A10G 24 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
A10G 24 GB leads by 226.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,205 vs 983). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
A10G 24 GB has more scene headroom with 24 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on A2 16 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
A2 16 GB is the lower-power option at 60 W TDP, compared with 150 W for A10G 24 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
A10G 24 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while A2 16 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
A10G 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 226.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: A10G 24 GB 226% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A10G 24 GB 50% more VRAM than A2 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 60% lower rating than A10G 24 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
A10G 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while A2 16 GB has 16 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.