AI PRO R9700 vs Pro VII for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and Pro VII 16 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 209.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
210% faster than Pro VII 16 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB
Lowest power draw
Pro VII 16 GB
17% 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 | Pro VII 16 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 +210% | 1,073.86 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−14% |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +72% | 1700 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 1,020 GB/s +58% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | N/A |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 4096-bit +1,500% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 300 W | 250 W −17% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
Pro VII 16 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · HIP · 6 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads by 209.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 1,074). 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 16 GB on Pro VII 16 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Pro VII 16 GB is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make Pro VII 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose Pro VII 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 209.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 210% faster than Pro VII 16 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: Pro VII 16 GB 17% 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.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while Pro VII 16 GB has 16 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.