PRO W6800 vs RTX 3050 for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 GB and RTX 3050 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 72.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
PRO W6800 32 GB
73% faster than RTX 3050
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
300% more VRAM than RTX 3050
Lowest power draw
RTX 3050
48% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 3050
86% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3050
315% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6800 32 GB | RTX 3050 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $229.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 4.90 +315% |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 +73% | 1,126.85 |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+300% | 8 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 | 2,304 |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz +32% | 1755 MHz |
| RT cores | 60 +233% | 18 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 72 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +129% | 224 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| TDP | 250 W | 130 W −48% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RTX 3050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 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 72.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,946 vs 1,127). 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 8 GB on RTX 3050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 250 W for PRO W6800 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3050 is newer, but PRO W6800 32 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
PRO W6800 32 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 72.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: PRO W6800 32 GB 73% faster than RTX 3050.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 300% more VRAM than RTX 3050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3050 48% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 3050 86% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3050 315% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3050 has 8 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.