AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 3050 OEM for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 3050 OEM 8 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 136.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
136% faster than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB
57% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.96 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +136% | 1,407.71 |
| 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 | CUDA, OpenCL |
| TDP | 300 W | 130 W −57% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 300 W Secondary source suggestion−57% |
| 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 OEM 8 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · OptiX · 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 136.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 1,408). 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 OEM 8 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB 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 OEM 8 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 RTX 3050 OEM 8 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 136.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 136% faster than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB 57% 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 RTX 3050 OEM 8 GB 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.