A10G vs RTX 5060 for Blender
Compare A10G 24 GB and RTX 5060 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 13.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060
13% faster than A10G 24 GB
Most VRAM
A10G 24 GB
200% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
3% 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 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 7.91 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,204.76 | 3,636.7 +13% |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+200% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion−18% | 550 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 9,216 +140% | 3,840 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | 2497 MHz +46% |
| RT cores | 72 +140% | 30 |
| Tensor cores | 288 +140% | 120 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 600.2 GB/s +34% | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +200% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 150 W | 145 W −3% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A10G 24 GB
Blender 3.2.1 · OptiX · 7 runs
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 79 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 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 5060 leads by 13.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,637 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 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 150 W for A10G 24 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose A10G 24 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 13.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 13% faster than A10G 24 GB.
Most VRAM: A10G 24 GB 200% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 3% 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 RTX 5060 has 8 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.