RTX 4080 vs TITAN Xp for Blender
Compare RTX 4080 and TITAN Xp for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 778.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4080
779% faster than TITAN Xp
Most VRAM
RTX 4080
33% more VRAM than TITAN Xp
Lowest power draw
TITAN Xp
22% lower rating than RTX 4080
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 4080 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,367.35 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 6.06 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 8,283.51 +779% | 942.86 |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−20% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 9,728 +153% | 3,840 |
| Boost clock | 2.51 GHz +59% | 1582 MHz |
| RT cores | 113 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 304 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s +31% | 547.6 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Memory speed | 22.4 Gbps | N/A |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W −22% |
| Release year | 2022 | 2017 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 4080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 55 runs
TITAN Xp
Blender 4.2.0 · OptiX · 15 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4080 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4080 leads by 778.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (8,284 vs 943). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 4080 has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on TITAN Xp. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN Xp is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 320 W for RTX 4080. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN Xp easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4080 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN Xp would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 4080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 778.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4080 779% faster than TITAN Xp.
Most VRAM: RTX 4080 33% more VRAM than TITAN Xp.
Lowest power draw: TITAN Xp 22% lower rating than RTX 4080.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 4080 has 16 GB of VRAM, while TITAN Xp 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.