AI PRO R9700 vs RX 7900 GRE for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RX 7900 GRE 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7900 GRE 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 2.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB
3% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 7900 GRE 16 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB
13% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.96 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 3,409.28 +3% |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +30% | 2245 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 80 +25% |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +12% | 576 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 300 W | 260 W −13% |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−14% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB 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
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB leads by 2.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,409 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 RX 7900 GRE 16 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB is the lower-power option at 260 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 7900 GRE 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but RX 7900 GRE 16 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RX 7900 GRE 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 2.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7900 GRE 16 GB 3% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 7900 GRE 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 7900 GRE 16 GB 13% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 7900 GRE 16 GB 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.