L4 vs RTX 5070 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 5070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 68.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5070
68% faster than L4 24 GB
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5070
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
71% lower rating than RTX 5070
Cheapest
RTX 5070
79% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5070
691% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $849.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 6.82 +691% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 | 5,800.39 +68% |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−62% | 650 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 +21% | 6,144 |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2512 MHz +23% |
| RT cores | 60 +25% | 48 |
| Tensor cores | 240 +25% | 192 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 672 GB/s +124% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 72 W −71% | 250 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RTX 5070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 138 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5070 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 5070 leads by 68.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,800 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 12 GB on RTX 5070. 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 RTX 5070. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5070 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose L4 24 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 68.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5070 68% faster than L4 24 GB.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5070.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 71% lower rating than RTX 5070.
Cheapest: RTX 5070 79% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5070 691% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5070 has 12 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.