L4 vs RTX 5090 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 5090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 366.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
366% faster than L4 24 GB
Most VRAM
RTX 5090
33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
87% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
L4 24 GB
39% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5090
186% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $6,499.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 2.47 +186% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 | 16,065.83 +366% |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+33% |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−75% | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | 21,760 +193% |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2407 MHz +18% |
| RT cores | 60 | 170 +183% |
| Tensor cores | 240 | 680 +183% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +496% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 512-bit +167% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| TDP | 72 W −87% | 575 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 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 137 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 366.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,066 vs 3,447). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5090 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 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 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 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 366.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 366% faster than L4 24 GB.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 33% more VRAM than L4 24 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 87% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: L4 24 GB 39% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5090 186% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 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.