L4 vs RX 6850M XT for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RX 6850M XT 12 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 139.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
L4 24 GB
140% faster than RX 6850M XT 12 GB
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 6850M XT 12 GB
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
56% lower rating than RX 6850M XT 12 GB
Cheapest
Cannot compare
Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
Cannot compare
Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | L4 24 GB | RX 6850M XT 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 0.86 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 +140% | 1,438.44 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2581 MHz +27% |
| RT cores | 60 +50% | 40 |
| Tensor cores | 240 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 432 GB/s +44% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| TDP | 72 W −56% | 165 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 6850M XT 12 GB
Blender 3.4.0 · HIP · 5 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
L4 24 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
L4 24 GB leads by 139.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,447 vs 1,438). 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 RX 6850M XT 12 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 165 W for RX 6850M XT 12 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 both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RX 6850M XT 12 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
L4 24 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 139.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: L4 24 GB 140% faster than RX 6850M XT 12 GB.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 6850M XT 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 56% lower rating than RX 6850M XT 12 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while RX 6850M XT 12 GB 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.