AI PRO R9700 vs RX 7900 XTX for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RX 7900 XTX for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7900 XTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 50.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7900 XTX
51% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
33% more VRAM than RX 7900 XTX
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
15% lower rating than RX 7900 XTX
Cheapest
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
6% cheaper than RX 7900 XTX
Best value for money
RX 7900 XTX
42% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,799.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 2.78 +42% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 5,004.78 +51% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−13% | 800 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +17% | 2498 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 | 96 +50% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 960 GB/s +49% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 3 |
| TDP | 300 W −15% | 355 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 11 runs
RX 7900 XTX
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 49 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7900 XTX 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 XTX leads by 50.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,005 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 24 GB on RX 7900 XTX. 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 355 W for RX 7900 XTX. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is newer, but RX 7900 XTX 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 XTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 50.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7900 XTX 51% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 33% more VRAM than RX 7900 XTX.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 15% lower rating than RX 7900 XTX.
Cheapest: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 6% cheaper than RX 7900 XTX.
Best value for money: RX 7900 XTX 42% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 7900 XTX has 24 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.