A10G vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare A10G 24 GB and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 5.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 9070 XT
6% faster than A10G 24 GB
Most VRAM
A10G 24 GB
50% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT
Lowest power draw
A10G 24 GB
51% lower rating than RX 9070 XT
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $799.28 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 4.24 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,204.76 | 3,387.82 +6% |
| CUDA cores | 9,216 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | 2970 MHz +74% |
| RT cores | 72 +13% | 64 |
| Tensor cores | 288 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 600.2 GB/s | 640 GB/s +7% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +50% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | HIP |
| TDP | 150 W −51% | 304 W |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion−40% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A10G 24 GB
Blender 3.2.1 · OptiX · 7 runs
RX 9070 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 309 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 9070 XT is faster for Blender rendering, but A10G 24 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 9070 XT leads by 5.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,388 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 16 GB on RX 9070 XT. 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 304 W for RX 9070 XT. If render speed is close, that can make A10G 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 9070 XT 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
RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 5.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 9070 XT 6% faster than A10G 24 GB.
Most VRAM: A10G 24 GB 50% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT.
Lowest power draw: A10G 24 GB 51% lower rating than RX 9070 XT.
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 RX 9070 XT 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.