AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 4070 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 4070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 54.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4070
54% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RTX 4070
Lowest power draw
RTX 4070
33% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 4070
51% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 4070
216% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $829.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 6.18 +216% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 5,126.67 +54% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 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 | 5,888 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +18% | 2475 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +39% | 46 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 184 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +28% | 504.2 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| TDP | 300 W | 200 W −33% |
| 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 4070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4070 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 4070 leads by 54.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,127 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 4070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4070 is the lower-power option at 200 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but RTX 4070 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 4070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 54.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4070 54% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RTX 4070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4070 33% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 4070 51% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 4070 216% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4070 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.