RTX 5070 vs RTX 5080 for Blender
Compare RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 57.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
58% faster than RTX 5070
Most VRAM
RTX 5080
33% more VRAM than RTX 5070
Lowest power draw
RTX 5070
31% lower rating than RTX 5080
Cheapest
RTX 5070
54% cheaper than RTX 5080
Best value for money
RTX 5070
38% better value than RTX 5080
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $829.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $1,799.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Value for money | 6.98 +38% | 5.07 |
| Blender benchmark score | 5,792.36 | 9,134.16 +58% |
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−24% | 850 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 6,144 | 10,752 +75% |
| Boost clock | 2512 MHz | 2617 MHz +4% |
| RT cores | 48 | 84 +75% |
| Tensor cores | 192 | 336 +75% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 960 GB/s +43% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 256-bit +33% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 250 W −31% | 360 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5070
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 161 runs
RTX 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 337 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5080 leads by 57.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,134 vs 5,792). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5080 has more scene headroom with 16 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 360 W for RTX 5080. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5070 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 57.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 58% faster than RTX 5070.
Most VRAM: RTX 5080 33% more VRAM than RTX 5070.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5070 31% lower rating than RTX 5080.
Cheapest: RTX 5070 54% cheaper than RTX 5080.
Best value for money: RTX 5070 38% better value than RTX 5080.
RTX 5070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5080 has 16 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.