AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 5070 Ti for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 5070 Ti for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5070 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 132.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5070 Ti
132% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5070 Ti
Lowest power draw
Tie
Same power rating
Cheapest
RTX 5070 Ti
31% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5070 Ti
235% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,179.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 6.55 +235% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 7,729.45 +132% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−7% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 8,960 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +19% | 2452 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 70 +9% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 280 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 896 GB/s +39% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 300 W | 300 W |
| 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 5070 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 179 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti leads by 132.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (7,729 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 16 GB on RTX 5070 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Both cards list a 300 W TDP, so power draw is not the deciding spec on paper. Cooling, case airflow, and actual board partner limits still matter.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5070 Ti is the straightforward performance pick, while AI PRO R9700 32 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5070 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 132.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5070 Ti 132% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5070 Ti.
Lowest power draw: Tie Same power rating.
Cheapest: RTX 5070 Ti 31% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5070 Ti 235% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5070 Ti has 16 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.