Pro VII vs PRO W6800 for Blender
Compare Pro VII 16 GB and PRO W6800 32 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. PRO W6800 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 81.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
PRO W6800 32 GB
81% faster than Pro VII 16 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
100% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB
Lowest power draw
Tie
Same power rating
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 | Pro VII 16 GB | PRO W6800 32 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 1.18 |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,073.86 | 1,946.06 +81% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 1700 MHz | 2322 MHz +37% |
| RT cores | N/A | 60 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,020 GB/s +99% | 512 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 4096-bit +1,500% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Pro VII 16 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · HIP · 6 runs
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
PRO W6800 32 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
PRO W6800 32 GB leads by 81.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,946 vs 1,074). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
PRO W6800 32 GB has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on Pro VII 16 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Both cards list a 250 W TDP, so power draw is not the deciding spec on paper. Cooling, case airflow, and actual board partner limits still matter.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
PRO W6800 32 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose Pro VII 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
PRO W6800 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 81.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: PRO W6800 32 GB 81% faster than Pro VII 16 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 100% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: Tie Same power rating.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
Pro VII 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while PRO W6800 32 GB 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.