A2 vs RTX 5050 for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RTX 5050 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 180.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5050
181% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5050
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
54% lower rating than RTX 5050
Cheapest
RTX 5050
52% cheaper than A2 16 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5050
485% better value than A2 16 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A2 16 GB | RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $369.99 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.28 | 7.46 +485% |
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 2,760.54 +181% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−55% | 550 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | 2,560 +100% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2572 MHz +45% |
| RT cores | 10 | 20 +100% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | 80 +100% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 320 GB/s +60% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 60 W −54% | 130 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RTX 5050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5050 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 5050 leads by 180.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,761 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 5050. 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 5050. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5050 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 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 180.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5050 181% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5050.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 54% lower rating than RTX 5050.
Cheapest: RTX 5050 52% cheaper than A2 16 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5050 485% better value than A2 16 GB.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5050 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.