L4 vs RX 6500 XT for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RX 6500 XT 4 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 655.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
L4 24 GB
656% faster than RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
500% more VRAM than RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
33% lower rating than RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Cheapest
RX 6500 XT 4 GB
95% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RX 6500 XT 4 GB
153% better value than L4 24 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RX 6500 XT 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $209.00 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 2.18 +153% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 +656% | 456.23 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+500% | 4 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−38% | 400 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2815 MHz +38% |
| RT cores | 60 +275% | 16 |
| Tensor cores | 240 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s +108% | 144 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit +200% | 64-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| TDP | 72 W −33% | 107 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Blender 3.4.0 · HIP · 5 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Cycles rendering performance
L4 24 GB leads by 655.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,447 vs 456). RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Power ratings and cooling
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 107 W for RX 6500 XT 4 GB. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Comparison summary
L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 655.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: L4 24 GB 656% faster than RX 6500 XT 4 GB.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 500% more VRAM than RX 6500 XT 4 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 33% lower rating than RX 6500 XT 4 GB.
Cheapest: RX 6500 XT 4 GB 95% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RX 6500 XT 4 GB 153% better value than L4 24 GB.
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
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.