A10G vs RTX 3060 for Blender
Compare A10G 24 GB and RTX 3060 12 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 61.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
A10G 24 GB
61% faster than RTX 3060 12 GB
Most VRAM
A10G 24 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB
Lowest power draw
A10G 24 GB
12% lower rating than RTX 3060 12 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 | RTX 3060 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 4.33 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,204.76 +61% | 1,989.59 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 9,216 +157% | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | 1.78 GHz +4% |
| RT cores | 72 +157% | 28 |
| Tensor cores | 288 +157% | 112 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 600.2 GB/s +67% | 360 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +100% | 192-bit |
| Memory speed | N/A | 15 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| TDP | 150 W −12% | 170 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A10G 24 GB
Blender 3.2.1 · OptiX · 7 runs
RTX 3060 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 91 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 61.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,205 vs 1,990). 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 12 GB on RTX 3060 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
A10G 24 GB is the lower-power option at 150 W TDP, compared with 170 W for RTX 3060 12 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A10G 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
A10G 24 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 3060 12 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
A10G 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 61.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: A10G 24 GB 61% faster than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Most VRAM: A10G 24 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: A10G 24 GB 12% lower rating than RTX 3060 12 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 RTX 3060 12 GB has 12 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.