RTX 3090 vs TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender
Compare RTX 3090 and TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 496.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3090
497% faster than TITAN X (Pascal)
Most VRAM
RTX 3090
100% more VRAM than TITAN X (Pascal)
Lowest power draw
TITAN X (Pascal)
29% lower rating than RTX 3090
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3090 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,969.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 2.59 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,096.96 +497% | 854.08 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−20% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 10,496 +193% | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 1.70 GHz +11% | 1531 MHz |
| RT cores | 82 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 328 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 936.2 GB/s +95% | 480.4 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory speed | 19.5 Gbps | N/A |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 350 W | 250 W −29% |
| Release year | 2020 | 2016 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 85 runs
TITAN X (Pascal)
Blender 4.3.0 · OptiX · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3090 leads by 496.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (5,097 vs 854). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 3090 has more scene headroom with 24 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on TITAN X (Pascal). That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN X (Pascal) is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3090. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN X (Pascal) easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3090 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 3090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 496.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3090 497% faster than TITAN X (Pascal).
Most VRAM: RTX 3090 100% more VRAM than TITAN X (Pascal).
Lowest power draw: TITAN X (Pascal) 29% lower rating than RTX 3090.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 3090 has 24 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.