AI PRO R9700 vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare AI PRO R9700 32 GB and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 9070 XT
2% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Most VRAM
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT
Lowest power draw
AI PRO R9700 32 GB
1% lower rating than RX 9070 XT
Cheapest
RX 9070 XT
53% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
Best value for money
RX 9070 XT
117% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,699.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $799.28 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.96 | 4.24 +117% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,325.13 | 3,387.82 +2% |
| Boost clock | 2920 MHz | 2970 MHz +2% |
| RT cores | 64 | 64 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| 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 |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| TDP | 300 W −1% | 304 W |
| System PSU | 700 W Secondary source suggestion−7% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| 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 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 309 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 9070 XT 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 9070 XT leads by 1.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,388 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 9070 XT. 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 304 W for RX 9070 XT. If render speed is close, that can make AI PRO R9700 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 9070 XT 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
RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 9070 XT 2% faster than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Most VRAM: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT.
Lowest power draw: AI PRO R9700 32 GB 1% lower rating than RX 9070 XT.
Cheapest: RX 9070 XT 53% cheaper than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
Best value for money: RX 9070 XT 117% better value than AI PRO R9700 32 GB.
AI PRO R9700 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 XT 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.