RTX 3070 Ti vs RTX 3080 Ti for Blender
Compare RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 43.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 Ti
44% faster than RTX 3070 Ti
Most VRAM
RTX 3080 Ti
50% more VRAM than RTX 3070 Ti
Lowest power draw
RTX 3070 Ti
17% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti
Cheapest
RTX 3070 Ti
30% cheaper than RTX 3080 Ti
Best value for money
RTX 3080 Ti
<1% better value than RTX 3070 Ti
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3070 Ti | RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $638.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $909.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.28 | 5.32 +<1% |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,369.23 | 4,843.03 +44% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% |
| System PSU | N/A | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 6,144 | 10,240 +67% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz +6% | 1665 MHz |
| RT cores | 48 | 80 +67% |
| Tensor cores | 192 | 320 +67% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 608.3 GB/s | 912.4 GB/s +50% |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 290 W −17% | 350 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3070 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 28 runs
RTX 3080 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 39 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 Ti is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3080 Ti leads by 43.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,843 vs 3,369). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 3080 Ti has more scene headroom with 12 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3070 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3070 Ti is the lower-power option at 290 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3080 Ti. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3070 Ti easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3080 Ti is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 3070 Ti needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 43.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 Ti 44% faster than RTX 3070 Ti.
Most VRAM: RTX 3080 Ti 50% more VRAM than RTX 3070 Ti.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3070 Ti 17% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti.
Cheapest: RTX 3070 Ti 30% cheaper than RTX 3080 Ti.
Best value for money: RTX 3080 Ti <1% better value than RTX 3070 Ti.
RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3080 Ti 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.