A2 vs RX 7800M for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RX 7800M 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7800M 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 97.0%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7800M 12 GB
97% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RX 7800M 12 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
67% lower rating than RX 7800M 12 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 | RX 7800M 12 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 | 1,935.77 +97% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2335 MHz +32% |
| RT cores | 10 | 60 +500% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| 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 |
| TDP | 60 W −67% | 180 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RX 7800M 12 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 15 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7800M 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 7800M 12 GB leads by 97.0% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,936 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 7800M 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 180 W for RX 7800M 12 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7800M 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 7800M 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 97.0%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7800M 12 GB 97% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RX 7800M 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 67% lower rating than RX 7800M 12 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 RX 7800M 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.