AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 5050 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 5050 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 20.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
20% faster than RTX 5050
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 5050
Lowest power draw
RTX 5050
57% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 5050
78% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5050
281% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $369.99 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 7.46 +281% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +20% | 2,760.54 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−21% |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 2,560 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +14% | 2572 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +220% | 20 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 80 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +101% | 320 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 300 W | 130 W −57% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RTX 5050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 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 20.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 2,761). 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 5050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5050 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 20.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 20% faster than RTX 5050.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 5050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5050 57% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 5050 78% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5050 281% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5050 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.