PRO W6800 vs RTX 3060 for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 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 2.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3060 12 GB
2% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3060 12 GB
32% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 3060 12 GB
72% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 3060 12 GB
267% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $458.94 Checked Oct 1, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 4.33 +267% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 1,988.82 +2% |
| CUDA cores | N/A | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz +30% | 1.78 GHz |
| RT cores | 60 +114% | 28 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 112 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +42% | 360 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Memory speed | N/A | 15 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Render support | OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 250 W | 170 W −32% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RTX 3060 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 81 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3060 12 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but PRO W6800 32 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3060 12 GB leads by 2.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,989 vs 1,946). 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 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 W6800 32 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 the straightforward performance pick, while PRO W6800 32 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 3060 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 2.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3060 12 GB 2% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3060 12 GB 32% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 3060 12 GB 72% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 3060 12 GB 267% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 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.