RTX 5050 vs TITAN Xp for Blender
Compare RTX 5050 and TITAN Xp for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 192.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5050
193% faster than TITAN Xp
Most VRAM
TITAN Xp
50% more VRAM than RTX 5050
Lowest power draw
RTX 5050
48% lower rating than TITAN Xp
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5050 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $369.99 Checked Oct 7, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 7.46 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 2,760.54 +193% | 942.86 |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−8% | 600 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 2,560 | 3,840 +50% |
| Boost clock | 2572 MHz +63% | 1582 MHz |
| RT cores | 20 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 80 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 547.6 GB/s +71% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 384-bit +200% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 130 W −48% | 250 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2017 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 22 runs
TITAN Xp
Blender 4.2.0 · OptiX · 15 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5050 is faster for Blender rendering, but TITAN Xp has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5050 leads by 192.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,761 vs 943). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
TITAN Xp has more scene headroom with 12 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 250 W for TITAN Xp. 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 TITAN Xp would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5050 leads the Blender benchmark score by 192.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5050 193% faster than TITAN Xp.
Most VRAM: TITAN Xp 50% more VRAM than RTX 5050.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5050 48% lower rating than TITAN Xp.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 5050 has 8 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.