A2 vs RTX 3050 OEM for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 43.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
43% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
54% lower rating than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A2 16 GB | RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.28 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 1,407.71 +43% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−17% | 300 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | 2,304 +80% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz +<1% | 1755 MHz |
| RT cores | 10 | 18 +80% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | 72 +80% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 224 GB/s +12% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| TDP | 60 W −54% | 130 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but A2 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB leads by 43.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,408 vs 983). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
A2 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3050 OEM 8 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 130 W for RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose A2 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 43.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB 43% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 54% lower rating than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB 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.