RTX 3070 vs TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender
Compare RTX 3070 and TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 246.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3070
246% faster than TITAN X (Pascal)
Most VRAM
TITAN X (Pascal)
50% more VRAM than RTX 3070
Lowest power draw
RTX 3070
12% lower rating than TITAN X (Pascal)
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $452.16 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 6.54 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 2,955.85 +246% | 854.08 |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−8% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 5,888 +64% | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 1725 MHz +13% | 1531 MHz |
| RT cores | 46 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 184 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 480.4 GB/s +7% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 220 W −12% | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2016 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 71 runs
TITAN X (Pascal)
Blender 4.3.0 · OptiX · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3070 is faster for Blender rendering, but TITAN X (Pascal) has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3070 leads by 246.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,956 vs 854). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
TITAN X (Pascal) has more scene headroom with 12 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
RTX 3070 is the lower-power option at 220 W TDP, compared with 250 W for TITAN X (Pascal). If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3070 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN X (Pascal) would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 3070 leads the Blender benchmark score by 246.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3070 246% faster than TITAN X (Pascal).
Most VRAM: TITAN X (Pascal) 50% more VRAM than RTX 3070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3070 12% lower rating than TITAN X (Pascal).
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while TITAN X (Pascal) 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.