H200 NVL vs RTX 3070 for Blender
Compare H200 NVL 141 GB and RTX 3070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. H200 NVL 141 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 94.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
H200 NVL 141 GB
95% faster than RTX 3070
Most VRAM
H200 NVL 141 GB
1,663% more VRAM than RTX 3070
Lowest power draw
RTX 3070
63% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | H200 NVL 141 GB | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $452.16 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 6.54 |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,760.19 +95% | 2,955.85 |
| VRAM | 141 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+1,663% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 1000 W Secondary source suggestion | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−35% |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,896 +187% | 5,888 |
| Boost clock | 1785 MHz +3% | 1725 MHz |
| RT cores | N/A | 46 |
| Tensor cores | 528 +187% | 184 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 4,890 GB/s +992% | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 6144-bit +2,300% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| TDP | 600 W | 220 W −63% |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
H200 NVL 141 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 9 runs
RTX 3070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 71 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
H200 NVL 141 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
H200 NVL 141 GB leads by 94.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,760 vs 2,956). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
H200 NVL 141 GB has more scene headroom with 141 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3070 is the lower-power option at 220 W TDP, compared with 600 W for H200 NVL 141 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
H200 NVL 141 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RTX 3070 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
H200 NVL 141 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 94.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: H200 NVL 141 GB 95% faster than RTX 3070.
Most VRAM: H200 NVL 141 GB 1,663% more VRAM than RTX 3070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3070 63% lower rating than H200 NVL 141 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
H200 NVL 141 GB has 141 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3070 has 8 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.