AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 3080 Ti for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 3080 Ti for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 45.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 Ti
46% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
14% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti
Cheapest
RTX 3080 Ti
46% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3080 Ti
172% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $909.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 5.32 +172% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 4,843.03 +46% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−7% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 10,240 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +75% | 1665 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 80 +25% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 320 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 912.4 GB/s +42% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| TDP | 300 W −14% | 350 W |
| 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 3080 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 39 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti leads by 45.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,843 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 12 GB on RTX 3080 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3080 Ti. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 45.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 Ti 46% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 14% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti.
Cheapest: RTX 3080 Ti 46% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3080 Ti 172% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3080 Ti has 12 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.