L4 vs RTX 3080 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 3080 10 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 22.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 10 GB
22% faster than L4 24 GB
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
140% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
78% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 GB
Cheapest
RTX 3080 10 GB
83% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3080 10 GB
617% better value than L4 24 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $679.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 6.19 +617% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 | 4,208.4 +22% |
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | 8,704 +17% |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz +19% | 1710 MHz |
| RT cores | 60 | 68 +13% |
| Tensor cores | 240 | 272 +13% |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+140% | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 760.3 GB/s +153% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 320-bit +67% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 72 W −78% | 320 W |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−67% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RTX 3080 10 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 59 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 10 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but L4 24 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3080 10 GB leads by 22.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,208 vs 3,447). 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 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
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 320 W for RTX 3080 10 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 newer, but RTX 3080 10 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 22.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 10 GB 22% faster than L4 24 GB.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 140% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 78% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 3080 10 GB 83% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3080 10 GB 617% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 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.