Blender GPU benchmarks

GPU and memory specifications from our catalogue and cited sources. VRAM is capacity; extra memory alone does not mean faster rendering.

Blender Open Data : Rankings include the latest available Cycles score for each GPU, including older benchmarks. Version differences are noted in score tooltips; comparisons across Blender versions are approximate.

Samples per minute summed across benchmark scenes. VRAM variants may share one score; it does not predict performance when VRAM runs out.

Estimated render-only time at 1920×1080 and 300 samples: 60 × samples ÷ median Classroom samples/minute. Setup and post-processing are excluded. Lower is faster.

VRAM labels distinguish Blender’s current Windows/Linux memory requirements from workload headroom advice. Speed tiers are editorial guidance. Memory and a benchmark score alone do not establish compatibility.

Lowest checked Amazon offer matching your preferences. New or assumed-new cards; delivery to New York, US included, tax excluded. Shipping and availability can vary by location.

Cycles score ÷ displayed price. Higher is better value for scenes that fit in VRAM. Personal prices override retailer prices; include delivery yourself.

Prices come from a limited sample of Amazon offers. Delayed after 8 days; excluded from rankings after 10 days. Failed checks keep the original observation date.

Higher scores mean faster Cycles rendering. Multipliers compare benchmark scores: 2× faster means twice the reference GPU’s recorded throughput; 2× slower means half its throughput. Faster multipliers use GPU score ÷ reference score; slower multipliers use the reciprocal, rounded to one decimal. Older benchmark results are included; Blender versions can differ, so comparisons are approximate. Real-project render-time changes are not guaranteed. EEVEE and viewport performance are not measured.

Manufacturer reference board power. Actual Blender power draw and PSU requirements depend on the card and system.

Default: highest Cycles value first. Advanced sorting supports three rules, with missing values last in each group. Shared links preserve your settings.