AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 3050 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 3050 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 195.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
195% faster than RTX 3050
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 3050
Lowest power draw
RTX 3050
57% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 3050
81% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3050
74% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $330.51 Checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 3.41 +74% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +195% | 1,126.85 |
| CUDA cores | N/A | 2,304 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +66% | 1755 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +256% | 18 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 72 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +188% | 224 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 300 W | 130 W −57% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RTX 3050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 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 195.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 1,127). 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 8 GB on RTX 3050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3050 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 RTX 3050 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 195.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 195% faster than RTX 3050.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 3050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3050 57% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 3050 81% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3050 74% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3050 has 8 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.