AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 4060 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 4060 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 12.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
12% faster than RTX 4060
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 4060
Lowest power draw
RTX 4060
62% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 4060
73% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 4060
228% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $462.01 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 6.42 +228% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +12% | 2,963.98 |
| 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 | 3,072 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +19% | 2460 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +167% | 24 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 96 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +137% | 272 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| TDP | 300 W | 115 W −62% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RTX 4060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 53 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 12.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 2,964). 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 4060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4060 is the lower-power option at 115 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4060 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 4060 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 12% faster than RTX 4060.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 4060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4060 62% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 4060 73% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 4060 228% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4060 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.