AI PRO R9700 vs CMP 30HX for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and CMP 30HX 6 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 334.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
335% faster than CMP 30HX 6 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
433% more VRAM than CMP 30HX 6 GB
Lowest power draw
CMP 30HX 6 GB
58% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | CMP 30HX 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.96 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +335% | 765.06 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+433% | 6 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 300 W Secondary source suggestion−57% |
| Render support | OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 1,408 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +64% | 1785 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +92% | 336 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Turing |
| TDP | 300 W | 125 W −58% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
CMP 30HX 6 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 12 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
CMP 30HX 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Cycles rendering performance
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads by 334.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 765). CMP 30HX 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
VRAM and scene capacity
CMP 30HX 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Power ratings and cooling
CMP 30HX 6 GB is the lower-power option at 125 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make CMP 30HX 6 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
CMP 30HX 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 334.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 335% faster than CMP 30HX 6 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 433% more VRAM than CMP 30HX 6 GB.
Lowest power draw: CMP 30HX 6 GB 58% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
CMP 30HX 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
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.