RTX 3080 Ti vs RX 7900 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 3080 Ti and RX 7900 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 17.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 Ti
17% faster than RX 7900 XT
Most VRAM
RX 7900 XT
67% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti
Lowest power draw
RX 7900 XT
10% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti
Cheapest
RX 7900 XT
7% cheaper than RTX 3080 Ti
Best value for money
RTX 3080 Ti
10% better value than RX 7900 XT
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $909.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $849.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.25 +10% | 4.79 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 4,774.35 +17% | 4,068.19 |
| CUDA cores | 10,240 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2394 MHz +44% |
| RT cores | 80 | 84 +5% |
| Tensor cores | 320 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 20 GB More headroom for complex scenes+67% |
| Memory bandwidth | 912.4 GB/s +14% | 800 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +20% | 320-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | HIP |
| TDP | 350 W | 315 W −10% |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3080 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 36 runs
RX 7900 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 22 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 Ti is faster for Blender rendering, but RX 7900 XT has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3080 Ti leads by 17.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,774 vs 4,068). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 7900 XT has more scene headroom with 20 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RTX 3080 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 7900 XT is the lower-power option at 315 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3080 Ti. If render speed is close, that can make RX 7900 XT easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7900 XT is newer, but RTX 3080 Ti still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 3080 Ti leads the Blender benchmark score by 17.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 Ti 17% faster than RX 7900 XT.
Most VRAM: RX 7900 XT 67% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti.
Lowest power draw: RX 7900 XT 10% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti.
Cheapest: RX 7900 XT 7% cheaper than RTX 3080 Ti.
Best value for money: RTX 3080 Ti 10% better value than RX 7900 XT.
RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of VRAM, while RX 7900 XT has 20 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.