Pro VII vs RX 7900 XTX for Blender
Compare Pro VII 16 GB and RX 7900 XTX for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7900 XTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 366.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7900 XTX
366% faster than Pro VII 16 GB
Most VRAM
RX 7900 XTX
50% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB
Lowest power draw
Pro VII 16 GB
30% lower rating than RX 7900 XTX
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 | RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $1,799.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 2.78 |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,073.86 | 5,004.78 +366% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−25% | 800 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 1700 MHz | 2498 MHz +47% |
| RT cores | N/A | 96 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,020 GB/s +6% | 960 GB/s |
| Memory type | N/A | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 4096-bit +967% | 384-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 3 |
| TDP | 250 W −30% | 355 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Pro VII 16 GB
Blender 4.2.0 · HIP · 6 runs
RX 7900 XTX
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 49 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7900 XTX is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 7900 XTX leads by 366.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,005 vs 1,074). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 7900 XTX has more scene headroom with 24 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
Pro VII 16 GB is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 355 W for RX 7900 XTX. If render speed is close, that can make Pro VII 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 366.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7900 XTX 366% faster than Pro VII 16 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 7900 XTX 50% more VRAM than Pro VII 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: Pro VII 16 GB 30% lower rating than RX 7900 XTX.
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 7900 XTX has 24 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.