H200 NVL vs RTX 3080 for Blender
Compare H200 NVL 141 GB and RTX 3080 10 GB 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 37.0%.
Fastest in Cycles
H200 NVL 141 GB
37% faster than RTX 3080 10 GB
Most VRAM
H200 NVL 141 GB
1,310% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3080 10 GB
47% 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 3080 10 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $651.08 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 6.46 |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,760.19 +37% | 4,203.46 |
| VRAM | 141 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+1,310% | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 1000 W Secondary source suggestion | 750 W Manufacturer requirement−25% |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,896 +94% | 8,704 |
| Boost clock | 1785 MHz +4% | 1710 MHz |
| RT cores | N/A | 68 |
| Tensor cores | 528 +94% | 272 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 4,890 GB/s +543% | 760.3 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 6144-bit +1,820% | 320-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| TDP | 600 W | 320 W −47% |
| 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 3080 10 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 62 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 37.0% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,760 vs 4,203). 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 10 GB on RTX 3080 10 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3080 10 GB is the lower-power option at 320 W TDP, compared with 600 W for H200 NVL 141 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3080 10 GB 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 3080 10 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
H200 NVL 141 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 37.0%.
Fastest in Cycles: H200 NVL 141 GB 37% faster than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Most VRAM: H200 NVL 141 GB 1,310% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3080 10 GB 47% 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 3080 10 GB has 10 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.