RTX 3080 vs TITAN V for Blender
Compare RTX 3080 10 GB and TITAN V for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 140.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3080 10 GB
141% faster than TITAN V
Most VRAM
TITAN V
20% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB
Lowest power draw
TITAN V
22% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3080 10 GB | TITAN V |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $651.08 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 6.46 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 4,203.46 +141% | 1,744.73 |
| VRAM | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+20% |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−20% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 8,704 +70% | 5,120 |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz +18% | 1455 MHz |
| RT cores | 68 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 272 | 640 +135% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 760.3 GB/s +17% | 651.3 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | N/A |
| Memory bus | 320-bit | 3072-bit +860% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Volta |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W −22% |
| Release year | 2020 | 2017 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3080 10 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 62 runs
TITAN V
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3080 10 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but TITAN V has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3080 10 GB leads by 140.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,203 vs 1,745). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
TITAN V has more scene headroom with 12 GB of VRAM versus 10 GB on RTX 3080 10 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN V is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 320 W for RTX 3080 10 GB. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN V easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3080 10 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN V would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 3080 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 140.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3080 10 GB 141% faster than TITAN V.
Most VRAM: TITAN V 20% more VRAM than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Lowest power draw: TITAN V 22% lower rating than RTX 3080 10 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3080 10 GB has 10 GB of VRAM, while TITAN V 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.