Pro VII vs RTX 3060 for Blender
Compare Pro VII 16 GB and RTX 3060 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3060 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 85.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3060 12 GB
85% faster than Pro VII 16 GB
Most VRAM
Pro VII 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3060 12 GB
32% lower rating than Pro VII 16 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | Pro VII 16 GB | RTX 3060 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 4.33 |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,073.86 | 1,989.59 +85% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | N/A | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 1700 MHz | 1.78 GHz +5% |
| RT cores | N/A | 28 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 112 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,020 GB/s +183% | 360 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 4096-bit +2,033% | 192-bit |
| Memory speed | N/A | 15 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| TDP | 250 W | 170 W −32% |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Pro VII 16 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · HIP · 6 runs
RTX 3060 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 91 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3060 12 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but Pro VII 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3060 12 GB leads by 85.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,990 vs 1,074). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Pro VII 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RTX 3060 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3060 12 GB is the lower-power option at 170 W TDP, compared with 250 W for Pro VII 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3060 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3060 12 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
RTX 3060 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 85.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3060 12 GB 85% faster than Pro VII 16 GB.
Most VRAM: Pro VII 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3060 12 GB 32% lower rating than Pro VII 16 GB.
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 RTX 3060 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.