AI PRO R9700 vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 228.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB
229% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB
50% more VRAM than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Lowest power draw
Tie
Same power rating
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
80% cheaper than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB
Best value for money
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
54% better value than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $8,596.09 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 +54% | 1.27 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 10,928.75 +229% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 700 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Render support | OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 14,080 |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +23% | 2377 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 110 +72% |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 440 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 1,340 GB/s +108% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB leads by 228.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (10,929 vs 3,325). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 32 GB on AI PRO R9700 32 GB. 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 228.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB 229% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB 50% more VRAM than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Lowest power draw: Tie Same power rating.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 80% cheaper than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB.
Best value for money: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 54% better value than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB has 48 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.