RTX 5050 vs RTX 5060 for Blender
Compare RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 31.2%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060
31% faster than RTX 5050
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
RTX 5050
10% lower rating than RTX 5060
Cheapest
RTX 5050
4% cheaper than RTX 5060
Best value for money
RTX 5060
26% better value than RTX 5050
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5050 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $408.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $425.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 6.79 | 8.57 +26% |
| Blender benchmark score | 2,777.27 | 3,643.76 +31% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement | 550 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 2,560 | 3,840 +50% |
| Boost clock | 2572 MHz +3% | 2497 MHz |
| RT cores | 20 | 30 +50% |
| Tensor cores | 80 | 120 +50% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s +40% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 130 W −10% | 145 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5050
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 23 runs
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 84 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5060 leads by 31.2% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,644 vs 2,777). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 8 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
RTX 5050 is the lower-power option at 130 W TDP, compared with 145 W for RTX 5060. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5050 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5050 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 31.2%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 31% faster than RTX 5050.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5050 10% lower rating than RTX 5060.
Cheapest: RTX 5050 4% cheaper than RTX 5060.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 26% better value than RTX 5050.
Both GPUs ship with 8 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.