A2 vs RX 7700 XT for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RX 7700 XT 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 131.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
132% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
76% lower rating than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Cheapest
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
17% cheaper than A2 16 GB
Best value for money
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
180% better value than A2 16 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $637.11 Checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.28 | 3.57 +180% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 2,277.1 +132% |
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2544 MHz +44% |
| RT cores | 10 | 54 +440% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 432 GB/s +116% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 60 W −76% | 245 W |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−64% | 700 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7700 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 7700 XT 12 GB leads by 131.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,277 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 7700 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 245 W for RX 7700 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 7700 XT 12 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
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 131.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 132% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 76% lower rating than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Cheapest: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 17% cheaper than A2 16 GB.
Best value for money: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 180% better value than A2 16 GB.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RX 7700 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.