RTX 5070 vs RTX 5090 D for Blender
Compare RTX 5070 and RTX 5090 D for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 158.4%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090 D
158% faster than RTX 5070
Most VRAM
RTX 5090 D
167% more VRAM than RTX 5070
Lowest power draw
RTX 5070
57% lower rating than RTX 5090 D
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 5090 D |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $849.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 6.82 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,800.39 | 14,990.64 +158% |
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+167% |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−32% | 950 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 6,144 | 21,760 +254% |
| Boost clock | 2512 MHz +4% | 2407 MHz |
| RT cores | 48 | 170 +254% |
| Tensor cores | 192 | 680 +254% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +166% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 512-bit +167% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 250 W −57% | 575 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 138 runs
RTX 5090 D
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 12 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 D is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 D leads by 158.4% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (14,991 vs 5,800). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5090 D has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RTX 5070. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5070 is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090 D. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 D is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5070 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 D leads the Blender benchmark score by 158.4%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 D 158% faster than RTX 5070.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 D 167% more VRAM than RTX 5070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5070 57% lower rating than RTX 5090 D.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 5070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 D has 32 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.