AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 5080 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 5080 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 174.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
175% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5080
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
17% lower rating than RTX 5080
Cheapest
RTX 5080
4% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5080
185% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,639.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 5.57 +185% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 9,128.28 +175% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−18% | 850 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 10,752 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +12% | 2617 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 84 +31% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 336 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 960 GB/s +49% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 300 W −17% | 360 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 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 311 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 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 5080 leads by 174.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,128 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 5080. 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 360 W for RTX 5080. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 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 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 174.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 175% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5080.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 17% lower rating than RTX 5080.
Cheapest: RTX 5080 4% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5080 185% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5080 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.