RTX 4060 vs RX 6800 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 4060 and RX 6800 XT 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 15.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4060
15% faster than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Most VRAM
RX 6800 XT 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 4060
Lowest power draw
RTX 4060
62% lower rating than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Cheapest
RTX 4060
33% cheaper than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Best value for money
RTX 4060
73% better value than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $530.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $795.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.59 +73% | 3.23 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 2,964.35 +15% | 2,567.21 |
| CUDA cores | 3,072 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2460 MHz +9% | 2250 MHz |
| RT cores | 24 | 72 +200% |
| Tensor cores | 96 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| Memory bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 512 GB/s +88% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 256-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OpenCL |
| TDP | 115 W −62% | 300 W |
| System PSU | N/A | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 4060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 52 runs
RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 9 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4060 is faster for Blender rendering, but RX 6800 XT 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4060 leads by 15.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,964 vs 2,567). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6800 XT 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 4060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4060 is the lower-power option at 115 W TDP, compared with 300 W for RX 6800 XT 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4060 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RX 6800 XT 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 4060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 15.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4060 15% faster than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 6800 XT 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 4060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4060 62% lower rating than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 4060 33% cheaper than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 4060 73% better value than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 6800 XT 16 GB 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.