RTX 4090 vs TITAN RTX for Blender
Compare RTX 4090 and TITAN RTX for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 262.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4090
262% faster than TITAN RTX
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
TITAN RTX
38% lower rating than RTX 4090
Cheapest
Cannot compare
Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 4090 | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 2.90 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 11,570.69 +262% | 3,193.21 |
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes |
| System PSU | 850 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−29% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 16,384 +256% | 4,608 |
| Boost clock | 2.52 GHz +42% | 1770 MHz |
| RT cores | 128 +78% | 72 |
| Tensor cores | 512 | 576 +13% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 1,010 GB/s +50% | 672 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory speed | 21 Gbps | N/A |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 450 W | 280 W −38% |
| Release year | 2022 | 2018 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 4090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 61 runs
TITAN RTX
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 13 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4090 leads by 262.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (11,571 vs 3,193). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 24 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN RTX is the lower-power option at 280 W TDP, compared with 450 W for RTX 4090. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN RTX easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4090 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN RTX would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 4090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 262.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4090 262% faster than TITAN RTX.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: TITAN RTX 38% lower rating than RTX 4090.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
Both GPUs ship with 24 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
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.