AI PRO R9700 vs PRO W6800 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and PRO W6800 32 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 70.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
71% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
PRO W6800 32 GB
17% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
PRO W6800 32 GB
3% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
66% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | PRO W6800 32 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 +66% | 1.18 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +71% | 1,946.06 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−14% |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +26% | 2322 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +7% | 60 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +26% | 512 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 300 W | 250 W −17% |
| 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
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads by 70.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 1,946). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 32 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
PRO W6800 32 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 W6800 32 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 W6800 32 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 70.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 71% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: PRO W6800 32 GB 17% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: PRO W6800 32 GB 3% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 66% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Both GPUs ship with 32 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
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.