RTX 3050 vs RX 6750 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 3050 and RX 6750 XT 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6750 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6750 XT 12 GB
13% faster than RTX 3050
Most VRAM
RX 6750 XT 12 GB
50% more VRAM than RTX 3050
Lowest power draw
RTX 3050
48% lower rating than RX 6750 XT 12 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $318.95 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 3.53 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,126.85 | 1,271.02 +13% |
| CUDA cores | 2,304 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1755 MHz | 2600 MHz +48% |
| RT cores | 18 | 40 +122% |
| Tensor cores | 72 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 432 GB/s +93% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OpenCL |
| TDP | 130 W −48% | 250 W |
| System PSU | N/A | 650 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
RX 6750 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 12 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6750 XT 12 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 6750 XT 12 GB leads by 12.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,271 vs 1,127). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6750 XT 12 GB has more scene headroom with 12 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 250 W for RX 6750 XT 12 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6750 XT 12 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 3050 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RX 6750 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6750 XT 12 GB 13% faster than RTX 3050.
Most VRAM: RX 6750 XT 12 GB 50% more VRAM than RTX 3050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3050 48% lower rating than RX 6750 XT 12 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3050 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 6750 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.