AI PRO R9700 vs RX 9070 for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RX 9070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 10.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
11% faster than RX 9070
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 9070
Lowest power draw
RX 9070
27% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RX 9070
58% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RX 9070
116% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $709.99 Checked Oct 4, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 4.23 +116% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +11% | 3,004.18 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−7% |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +16% | 2520 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +14% | 56 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +<1% | 640 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 4 |
| TDP | 300 W | 220 W −27% |
| 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
RX 9070
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 18 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads by 10.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 3,004). 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 9070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 9070 is the lower-power option at 220 W TDP, compared with 300 W for AI PRO R9700 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 9070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9070 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
AI PRO R9700 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 10.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 11% faster than RX 9070.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 9070.
Lowest power draw: RX 9070 27% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RX 9070 58% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RX 9070 116% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 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.