PRO W7900 vs RX 7900 XT for Blender
Compare PRO W7900 48 GB and RX 7900 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7900 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7900 XT
12% faster than PRO W7900 48 GB
Most VRAM
PRO W7900 48 GB
140% more VRAM than RX 7900 XT
Lowest power draw
PRO W7900 48 GB
6% lower rating than RX 7900 XT
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $849.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 4.79 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,618.68 | 4,068.19 +12% |
| Boost clock | 2495 MHz +4% | 2394 MHz |
| RT cores | 96 +14% | 84 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+140% | 20 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 864 GB/s +8% | 800 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +20% | 320-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3 |
| Render support | OpenCL | HIP |
| TDP | 295 W −6% | 315 W |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−20% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
PRO W7900 48 GB
Blender 3.6.0 · HIP · 5 runs
RX 7900 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 22 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7900 XT is faster for Blender rendering, but PRO W7900 48 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 7900 XT leads by 12.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,068 vs 3,619). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
PRO W7900 48 GB has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 20 GB on RX 7900 XT. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
PRO W7900 48 GB is the lower-power option at 295 W TDP, compared with 315 W for RX 7900 XT. If render speed is close, that can make PRO W7900 48 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
PRO W7900 48 GB is newer, but RX 7900 XT still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RX 7900 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7900 XT 12% faster than PRO W7900 48 GB.
Most VRAM: PRO W7900 48 GB 140% more VRAM than RX 7900 XT.
Lowest power draw: PRO W7900 48 GB 6% lower rating than RX 7900 XT.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
PRO W7900 48 GB has 48 GB of VRAM, while RX 7900 XT has 20 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.