RTX 3070 vs RX 9070 for Blender
Compare RTX 3070 and RX 9070 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 9070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 9070
1% faster than RTX 3070
Most VRAM
RX 9070
100% more VRAM than RTX 3070
Lowest power draw
Tie
Same power rating
Cheapest
RTX 3070
34% cheaper than RX 9070
Best value for money
RTX 3070
51% better value than RX 9070
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $459.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $699.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 6.46 +51% | 4.29 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 2,966.02 | 3,004.18 +1% |
| CUDA cores | 5,888 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1725 MHz | 2520 MHz +46% |
| RT cores | 46 | 56 +22% |
| Tensor cores | 184 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 640 GB/s +43% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | HIP |
| TDP | 220 W | 220 W |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement | 650 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 68 runs
RX 9070
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 18 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 9070 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 9070 leads by 1.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,004 vs 2,966). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 9070 has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 3070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
Both cards list a 220 W TDP, so power draw is not the deciding spec on paper. Cooling, case airflow, and actual board partner limits still matter.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 9070 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RTX 3070 would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RX 9070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 1.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 9070 1% faster than RTX 3070.
Most VRAM: RX 9070 100% more VRAM than RTX 3070.
Lowest power draw: Tie Same power rating.
Cheapest: RTX 3070 34% cheaper than RX 9070.
Best value for money: RTX 3070 51% better value than RX 9070.
RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 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.