PRO W6800 vs RTX 4070 for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 GB and RTX 4070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 163.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4070
163% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RTX 4070
Lowest power draw
RTX 4070
20% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
RTX 4070
50% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB
Best value for money
RTX 4070
424% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6800 32 GB | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $829.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 6.18 +424% |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 5,126.67 +163% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 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 | 5,888 |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz | 2475 MHz +7% |
| RT cores | 60 +30% | 46 |
| Tensor cores | N/A | 184 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +2% | 504.2 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W −20% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RTX 4070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4070 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 4070 leads by 163.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,127 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 4070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4070 is the lower-power option at 200 W TDP, compared with 250 W for PRO W6800 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4070 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose PRO W6800 32 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 4070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 163.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4070 163% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RTX 4070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4070 20% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 4070 50% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 4070 424% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4070 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.