AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 4090 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 4090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 248.0%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4090
248% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
33% more VRAM than RTX 4090
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
33% lower rating than RTX 4090
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
57% cheaper than RTX 4090
Best value for money
RTX 4090
48% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 2.90 +48% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 11,570.69 +248% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−18% | 850 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 16,384 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +16% | 2.52 GHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 128 +100% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 512 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 1,010 GB/s +57% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Memory speed | N/A | 21 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| TDP | 300 W −33% | 450 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RTX 4090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 61 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4090 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 4090 leads by 248.0% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (11,571 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 4090. 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 450 W for RTX 4090. 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 4090 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 248.0%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4090 248% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 33% more VRAM than RTX 4090.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 33% lower rating than RTX 4090.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 57% cheaper than RTX 4090.
Best value for money: RTX 4090 48% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4090 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.