Pro VII vs RX 6700 for Blender
Compare Pro VII 16 GB and RX 6700 10 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6700 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 21.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6700 10 GB
21% faster than Pro VII 16 GB
Most VRAM
Pro VII 16 GB
60% more VRAM than RX 6700 10 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 6700 10 GB
30% lower rating than Pro VII 16 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,073.86 | 1,302.84 +21% |
| Boost clock | 1700 MHz | 2450 MHz +44% |
| RT cores | N/A | 36 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+60% | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 1,020 GB/s +219% | 320 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 4096-bit +2,460% | 160-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 250 W | 175 W −30% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | 600 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Pro VII 16 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · HIP · 6 runs
RX 6700 10 GB
Blender 4.4.0 · HIP · 5 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6700 10 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
RX 6700 10 GB leads by 21.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,303 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 10 GB on RX 6700 10 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 6700 10 GB is the lower-power option at 175 W TDP, compared with 250 W for Pro VII 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 6700 10 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6700 10 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
RX 6700 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 21.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6700 10 GB 21% faster than Pro VII 16 GB.
Most VRAM: Pro VII 16 GB 60% more VRAM than RX 6700 10 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 6700 10 GB 30% 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 RX 6700 10 GB has 10 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.