A10G vs RTX 3080 for Blender
Compare A10G 24 GB and RTX 3080 10 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 31.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 10 GB
31% faster than A10G 24 GB
Most VRAM
A10G 24 GB
140% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB
Lowest power draw
A10G 24 GB
53% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 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 3080 10 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $651.08 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 6.46 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,204.76 | 4,203.46 +31% |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+140% | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion−40% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 9,216 +6% | 8,704 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| RT cores | 72 +6% | 68 |
| Tensor cores | 288 +6% | 272 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 600.2 GB/s | 760.3 GB/s +27% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +20% | 320-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| TDP | 150 W −53% | 320 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A10G 24 GB
Blender 3.2.1 · OptiX · 7 runs
RTX 3080 10 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 62 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 10 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but A10G 24 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3080 10 GB leads by 31.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,203 vs 3,205). 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 10 GB on RTX 3080 10 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 320 W for RTX 3080 10 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 newer, but RTX 3080 10 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 31.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 10 GB 31% faster than A10G 24 GB.
Most VRAM: A10G 24 GB 140% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Lowest power draw: A10G 24 GB 53% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 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 3080 10 GB has 10 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.