AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 3070 Ti for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 3070 Ti for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3070 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3070 Ti
1% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 3070 Ti
Lowest power draw
RTX 3070 Ti
3% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 3070 Ti
62% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3070 Ti
170% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $638.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 5.28 +170% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 3,369.23 +1% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 6,144 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +65% | 1770 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +33% | 48 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 192 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +6% | 608.3 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| TDP | 300 W | 290 W −3% |
| 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 3070 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 28 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3070 Ti is faster for Blender rendering, but AI PRO R9700 32 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3070 Ti leads by 1.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,369 vs 3,325). 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 3070 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3070 Ti is the lower-power option at 290 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3070 Ti easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but RTX 3070 Ti still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3070 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3070 Ti 1% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 3070 Ti.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3070 Ti 3% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 3070 Ti 62% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3070 Ti 170% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3070 Ti 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.