AI PRO R9700 vs H200 NVL for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and H200 NVL 141 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. H200 NVL 141 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 73.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
H200 NVL 141 GB
73% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
H200 NVL 141 GB
341% more VRAM than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
50% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 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 | H200 NVL 141 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 | 5,760.19 +73% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 141 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+341% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−30% | 1000 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Render support | OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 16,896 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +64% | 1785 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 528 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 4,890 GB/s +659% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | N/A |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 6144-bit +2,300% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Hopper |
| TDP | 300 W −50% | 600 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
H200 NVL 141 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 9 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
H200 NVL 141 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
H200 NVL 141 GB leads by 73.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,760 vs 3,325). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
H200 NVL 141 GB has more scene headroom with 141 GB of VRAM versus 32 GB on AI PRO R9700 32 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 600 W for H200 NVL 141 GB. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but H200 NVL 141 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
H200 NVL 141 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 73.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: H200 NVL 141 GB 73% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: H200 NVL 141 GB 341% more VRAM than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 50% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while H200 NVL 141 GB has 141 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.