RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 5090 for Blender
Compare RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 109.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5090
109% faster than RTX 5070 Ti
Most VRAM
RTX 5090
100% more VRAM than RTX 5070 Ti
Lowest power draw
RTX 5070 Ti
48% lower rating than RTX 5090
Cheapest
RTX 5070 Ti
83% cheaper than RTX 5090
Best value for money
RTX 5070 Ti
189% better value than RTX 5090
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,189.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $7,199.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Value for money | 6.47 +189% | 2.24 |
| Blender benchmark score | 7,704.51 | 16,122.78 +109% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 32 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+100% |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement−25% | 1000 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 8,960 | 21,760 +143% |
| Boost clock | 2452 MHz +2% | 2407 MHz |
| RT cores | 70 | 170 +143% |
| Tensor cores | 280 | 680 +143% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 896 GB/s | 1,790 GB/s +100% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 512-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 300 W −48% | 575 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5070 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 223 runs
RTX 5090
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 166 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5090 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5090 leads by 109.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (16,123 vs 7,705). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5090 has more scene headroom with 32 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on RTX 5070 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5070 Ti is the lower-power option at 300 W TDP, compared with 575 W for RTX 5090. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5070 Ti easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5090 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5070 Ti needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5090 leads the Blender benchmark score by 109.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5090 109% faster than RTX 5070 Ti.
Most VRAM: RTX 5090 100% more VRAM than RTX 5070 Ti.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5070 Ti 48% lower rating than RTX 5090.
Cheapest: RTX 5070 Ti 83% cheaper than RTX 5090.
Best value for money: RTX 5070 Ti 189% better value than RTX 5090.
RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5090 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.