A2 vs RX 6700 XT for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RX 6700 XT 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 64.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6700 XT 12 GB
64% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RX 6700 XT 12 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
74% lower rating than RX 6700 XT 12 GB
Cheapest
RX 6700 XT 12 GB
35% cheaper than A2 16 GB
Best value for money
RX 6700 XT 12 GB
153% better value than A2 16 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A2 16 GB | RX 6700 XT 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $499.99 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.28 | 3.23 +153% |
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 1,615.34 +64% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−62% | 650 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2581 MHz +46% |
| RT cores | 10 | 40 +300% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 384 GB/s +92% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| TDP | 60 W −74% | 230 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RX 6700 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 14 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6700 XT 12 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
RX 6700 XT 12 GB leads by 64.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,615 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 RX 6700 XT 12 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 230 W for RX 6700 XT 12 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6700 XT 12 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while A2 16 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RX 6700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 64.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6700 XT 12 GB 64% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RX 6700 XT 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 74% lower rating than RX 6700 XT 12 GB.
Cheapest: RX 6700 XT 12 GB 35% cheaper than A2 16 GB.
Best value for money: RX 6700 XT 12 GB 153% better value than A2 16 GB.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RX 6700 XT 12 GB 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.