Quadro RTX 8000 vs RTX A4000 for Blender
Compare Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A4000 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX A4000 leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX A4000
1% faster than Quadro RTX 8000
Most VRAM
Quadro RTX 8000
200% more VRAM than RTX A4000
Lowest power draw
RTX A4000
46% lower rating than Quadro RTX 8000
Cheapest
RTX A4000
45% cheaper than Quadro RTX 8000
Best value for money
RTX A4000
84% better value than Quadro RTX 8000
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $2,468.96 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $1,358.96 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.09 | 2.00 +84% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 2,680.53 | 2,713.85 +1% |
| CUDA cores | 4,608 | 6,144 +33% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz +13% | 1560 MHz |
| RT cores | 72 +50% | 48 |
| Tensor cores | 576 +200% | 192 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+200% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s +50% | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +50% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 260 W | 140 W −46% |
| System PSU | 600 W Secondary source suggestion | 300 W Secondary source suggestion−50% |
| Release year | 2018 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
Quadro RTX 8000
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 5 runs
RTX A4000
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 10 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX A4000 is faster for Blender rendering, but Quadro RTX 8000 has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX A4000 leads by 1.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,714 vs 2,681). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Quadro RTX 8000 has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on RTX A4000. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX A4000 is the lower-power option at 140 W TDP, compared with 260 W for Quadro RTX 8000. If render speed is close, that can make RTX A4000 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX A4000 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose Quadro RTX 8000 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX A4000 leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX A4000 1% faster than Quadro RTX 8000.
Most VRAM: Quadro RTX 8000 200% more VRAM than RTX A4000.
Lowest power draw: RTX A4000 46% lower rating than Quadro RTX 8000.
Cheapest: RTX A4000 45% cheaper than Quadro RTX 8000.
Best value for money: RTX A4000 84% better value than Quadro RTX 8000.
Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of VRAM, while RTX A4000 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.