L4 vs RTX 3090 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 3090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 47.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3090
48% faster than L4 24 GB
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
79% lower rating than RTX 3090
Cheapest
RTX 3090
51% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3090
200% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,969.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 2.59 +200% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 | 5,096.96 +48% |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−67% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | 10,496 +41% |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz +20% | 1.70 GHz |
| RT cores | 60 | 82 +37% |
| Tensor cores | 240 | 328 +37% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 936.2 GB/s +212% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 384-bit +100% |
| Memory speed | N/A | 19.5 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| TDP | 72 W −79% | 350 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RTX 3090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 85 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3090 leads by 47.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,097 vs 3,447). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 24 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3090. 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 3090 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 47.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3090 48% faster than L4 24 GB.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 79% lower rating than RTX 3090.
Cheapest: RTX 3090 51% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3090 200% better value than L4 24 GB.
Both GPUs ship with 24 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
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.