PRO W6800 vs RX 7700 XT for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 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 17.0%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
17% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
167% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
2% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.18 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 2,277.1 +17% |
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz | 2544 MHz +10% |
| RT cores | 60 +11% | 54 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +19% | 432 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 250 W | 245 W −2% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−14% | 700 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7700 XT 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
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads by 17.0% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,277 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 RX 7700 XT 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 7700 XT 12 GB is the lower-power option at 245 W TDP, compared with 250 W for PRO W6800 32 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 7700 XT 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7700 XT 12 GB 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
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 17.0%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 17% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 167% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 2% lower rating than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 7700 XT 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.