A2 vs RTX 5070 for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RTX 5070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 490.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5070
490% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RTX 5070
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
76% lower rating than RTX 5070
Cheapest
A2 16 GB
9% cheaper than RTX 5070
Best value for money
RTX 5070
435% better value than A2 16 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $849.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.28 | 6.82 +435% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 5,800.39 +490% |
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | 6,144 +380% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2512 MHz +42% |
| RT cores | 10 | 48 +380% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | 192 +380% |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 672 GB/s +236% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 60 W −76% | 250 W |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−62% | 650 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RTX 5070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 138 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5070 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 5070 leads by 490.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,800 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 12 GB on RTX 5070. 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 250 W for RTX 5070. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5070 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 5070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 490.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5070 490% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RTX 5070.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 76% lower rating than RTX 5070.
Cheapest: A2 16 GB 9% cheaper than RTX 5070.
Best value for money: RTX 5070 435% better value than A2 16 GB.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5070 has 12 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.