L4 vs PRO W6800 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and PRO W6800 32 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 77.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
L4 24 GB
77% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
71% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
PRO W6800 32 GB
59% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
PRO W6800 32 GB
37% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | PRO W6800 32 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 1.18 +37% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 +77% | 1,946.06 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−58% | 600 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2322 MHz +14% |
| RT cores | 60 | 60 |
| Tensor cores | 240 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 512 GB/s +71% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 256-bit +33% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| TDP | 72 W −71% | 250 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
L4 24 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but PRO W6800 32 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
L4 24 GB leads by 77.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,447 vs 1,946). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
PRO W6800 32 GB has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 24 GB on L4 24 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 250 W for PRO W6800 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
L4 24 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose PRO W6800 32 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 77.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: L4 24 GB 77% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 71% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: PRO W6800 32 GB 59% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: PRO W6800 32 GB 37% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 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.