PRO W6400 vs RX 7700 XT for Blender
Compare PRO W6400 4 GB and RX 7700 XT 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 672.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
672% faster than PRO W6400 4 GB
Most VRAM
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
200% more VRAM than PRO W6400 4 GB
Lowest power draw
PRO W6400 4 GB
80% lower rating than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Cheapest
PRO W6400 4 GB
61% cheaper than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Best value for money
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
202% better value than PRO W6400 4 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6400 4 GB | RX 7700 XT 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $248.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $637.11 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 3.57 +202% |
| Blender benchmark score | 294.81 | 2,277.1 +672% |
| VRAM | 4 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+200% |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−64% | 700 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2321 MHz | 2544 MHz +10% |
| RT cores | 12 | 54 +350% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 432 GB/s +238% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 64-bit | 192-bit +200% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 50 W −80% | 245 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6400 4 GB
Blender 4.1.0 · HIP · 6 runs
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
PRO W6400 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads by 672.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,277 vs 295). PRO W6400 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
VRAM and scene capacity
PRO W6400 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Power ratings and cooling
PRO W6400 4 GB is the lower-power option at 50 W TDP, compared with 245 W for RX 7700 XT 12 GB. If render speed is close, that can make PRO W6400 4 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
PRO W6400 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Comparison summary
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 672.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 672% faster than PRO W6400 4 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 200% more VRAM than PRO W6400 4 GB.
Lowest power draw: PRO W6400 4 GB 80% lower rating than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Cheapest: PRO W6400 4 GB 61% cheaper than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Best value for money: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 202% better value than PRO W6400 4 GB.
PRO W6400 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
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.