L4 vs RTX 3050 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 3050 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 205.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
L4 24 GB
206% faster than RTX 3050
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
200% more VRAM than RTX 3050
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
45% lower rating than RTX 3050
Cheapest
RTX 3050
94% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3050
468% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RTX 3050 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $229.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 4.90 +468% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 +206% | 1,126.85 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+200% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 +222% | 2,304 |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz +16% | 1755 MHz |
| RT cores | 60 +233% | 18 |
| Tensor cores | 240 +233% | 72 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s +34% | 224 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit +50% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| TDP | 72 W −45% | 130 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RTX 3050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
L4 24 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
L4 24 GB leads by 205.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,447 vs 1,127). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
L4 24 GB has more scene headroom with 24 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3050. 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 130 W for RTX 3050. 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 RTX 3050 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 205.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: L4 24 GB 206% faster than RTX 3050.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 200% more VRAM than RTX 3050.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 45% lower rating than RTX 3050.
Cheapest: RTX 3050 94% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3050 468% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3050 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.