RTX 5050 vs RX 6800 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 5050 and RX 6800 XT 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5050
8% faster than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Most VRAM
RX 6800 XT 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5050
Lowest power draw
RTX 5050
57% lower rating than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Cheapest
RTX 5050
47% cheaper than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5050
104% better value than RX 6800 XT 16 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $419.99 Checked Oct 1, 2026 | $795.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 6.57 +104% | 3.23 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 2,760.54 +8% | 2,567.21 |
| CUDA cores | 2,560 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2572 MHz +14% | 2250 MHz |
| RT cores | 20 | 72 +260% |
| Tensor cores | 80 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 512 GB/s +60% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 256-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX | OpenCL |
| TDP | 130 W −57% | 300 W |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−27% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 9 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5050 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 5050 leads by 7.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,761 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 5050. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 300 W for RX 6800 XT 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5050 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 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5050 8% faster than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 6800 XT 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5050 57% lower rating than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 5050 47% cheaper than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5050 104% better value than RX 6800 XT 16 GB.
RTX 5050 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.