AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 3090 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 3090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 53.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3090
53% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
33% more VRAM than RTX 3090
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
14% lower rating than RTX 3090
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
8% cheaper than RTX 3090
Best value for money
RTX 3090
42% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $1,839.00 Checked Sep 26, 2026 · refresh delayed |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 2.77 +42% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 5,096.96 +53% |
| CUDA cores | N/A | 10,496 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +72% | 1.70 GHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 82 +28% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 328 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 936.2 GB/s +45% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Memory speed | N/A | 19.5 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 300 W −14% | 350 W |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−7% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RTX 3090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 85 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3090 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 3090 leads by 53.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,097 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 24 GB on RTX 3090. 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 3090. 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 3090 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 53.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3090 53% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 33% more VRAM than RTX 3090.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 14% lower rating than RTX 3090.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 8% cheaper than RTX 3090.
Best value for money: RTX 3090 42% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3090 has 24 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.