AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 2050 Mobile for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 2050 Mobile 4 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 304.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
305% faster than RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
700% more VRAM than RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB
90% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
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Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 2050 Mobile 4 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 +305% | 821.41 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+700% | 4 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA, OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 2,048 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +135% | 1245 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 64 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +476% | 112 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +300% | 64-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| TDP | 300 W | 30 W −90% |
| 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
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · OptiX · 15 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB (4 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 304.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 821). RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB (4 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
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB (4 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
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB is the lower-power option at 30 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB (4 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 304.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 305% faster than RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 700% more VRAM than RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB 90% 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.
RTX 2050 Mobile 4 GB (4 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.