AI PRO R9700 vs L4 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and L4 24 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 3.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
L4 24 GB
4% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
76% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
57% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
127% better value than L4 24 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 +127% | 0.86 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 3,446.99 +4% |
| CUDA cores | N/A | 7,424 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +43% | 2040 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +7% | 60 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 240 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +115% | 300.1 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Render support | OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| TDP | 300 W | 72 W −76% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−64% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
L4 24 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but AI PRO R9700 32 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
L4 24 GB leads by 3.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,447 vs 3,325). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 24 GB on L4 24 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but L4 24 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 3.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: L4 24 GB 4% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 76% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 57% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 127% better value than L4 24 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while L4 24 GB has 24 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.