AI PRO R9700 vs RTX 5090 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX 5090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 383.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
383% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
48% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
74% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5090
26% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $6,499.99 Checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 2.47 +26% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 16,065.83 +383% |
| CUDA cores | N/A | 21,760 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +21% | 2407 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 170 +166% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 680 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +178% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 512-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 300 W −48% | 575 W |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−30% | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement |
| 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 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 137 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 383.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,066 vs 3,325). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 32 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 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 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 383.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 383% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 48% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 74% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5090 26% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Both GPUs ship with 32 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
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.