AI PRO R9700 vs RX 9070 GRE for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 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 40.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
40% faster than RX 9070 GRE 12 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RX 9070 GRE 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 9070 GRE 12 GB
27% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Cheapest
RX 9070 GRE 12 GB
66% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RX 9070 GRE 12 GB
113% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | AI PRO R9700 32 GB | RX 9070 GRE 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $569.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 4.17 +113% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 +40% | 2,374.22 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−7% |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz +5% | 2790 MHz |
| RT cores | 64 +33% | 48 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s +49% | 432 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| 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 GRE 12 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 6 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 40.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,325 vs 2,374). 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 12 GB on RX 9070 GRE 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 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 GRE 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
AI PRO R9700 32 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 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 40.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 40% faster than RX 9070 GRE 12 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RX 9070 GRE 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 27% lower rating than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Cheapest: RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 66% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RX 9070 GRE 12 GB 113% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 GRE 12 GB has 12 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.