RTX 3060 vs TITAN RTX for Blender
Compare RTX 3060 12 GB and TITAN RTX for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. TITAN RTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 60.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
TITAN RTX
60% faster than RTX 3060 12 GB
Most VRAM
TITAN RTX
100% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3060 12 GB
39% lower rating than TITAN RTX
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3060 12 GB | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 4.33 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,989.59 | 3,193.21 +60% |
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% |
| System PSU | N/A | 600 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 3,584 | 4,608 +29% |
| Boost clock | 1.78 GHz +<1% | 1770 MHz |
| RT cores | 28 | 72 +157% |
| Tensor cores | 112 | 576 +414% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 672 GB/s +87% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 384-bit +100% |
| Memory speed | 15 Gbps | N/A |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 170 W −39% | 280 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2018 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3060 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 91 runs
TITAN RTX
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 13 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
TITAN RTX is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
TITAN RTX leads by 60.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,193 vs 1,990). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
TITAN RTX has more scene headroom with 24 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RTX 3060 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3060 12 GB is the lower-power option at 170 W TDP, compared with 280 W for TITAN RTX. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3060 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3060 12 GB is newer, but TITAN RTX still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
TITAN RTX leads the Blender benchmark score by 60.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: TITAN RTX 60% faster than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Most VRAM: TITAN RTX 100% more VRAM than RTX 3060 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3060 12 GB 39% lower rating than TITAN RTX.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3060 12 GB has 12 GB of VRAM, while TITAN RTX has 24 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.