PRO W6800 vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare PRO W6800 32 GB and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 74.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 9070 XT
74% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W6800 32 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT
Lowest power draw
PRO W6800 32 GB
18% lower rating than RX 9070 XT
Cheapest
RX 9070 XT
50% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB
Best value for money
RX 9070 XT
245% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | PRO W6800 32 GB | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,649.96 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $831.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.18 | 4.07 +245% |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,946.06 | 3,389.53 +74% |
| VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−20% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2322 MHz | 2970 MHz +28% |
| RT cores | 60 | 64 +7% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 640 GB/s +25% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 4 |
| TDP | 250 W −18% | 304 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W6800 32 GB
Blender 4.0.0 · HIP · 8 runs
RX 9070 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 324 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 9070 XT 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 9070 XT leads by 74.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,390 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 16 GB on RX 9070 XT. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
PRO W6800 32 GB is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 304 W for RX 9070 XT. If render speed is close, that can make PRO W6800 32 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 9070 XT 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 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 74.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 9070 XT 74% faster than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W6800 32 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 9070 XT.
Lowest power draw: PRO W6800 32 GB 18% lower rating than RX 9070 XT.
Cheapest: RX 9070 XT 50% cheaper than PRO W6800 32 GB.
Best value for money: RX 9070 XT 245% better value than PRO W6800 32 GB.
PRO W6800 32 GB has 32 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 XT has 16 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.