RTX 5080 vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 5080 and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 170.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
171% faster than RX 9070 XT
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
RX 9070 XT
16% lower rating than RTX 5080
Cheapest
RX 9070 XT
51% cheaper than RTX 5080
Best value for money
RTX 5080
32% better value than RX 9070 XT
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5080 | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,799.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 | $879.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.07 +32% | 3.83 |
| Blender benchmark score | 9,134.16 +171% | 3,374.57 |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 850 W Manufacturer requirement | 750 W Manufacturer requirement−12% |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2617 MHz | 2970 MHz +13% |
| RT cores | 84 +31% | 64 |
| Tensor cores | 336 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 960 GB/s +50% | 640 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 4 |
| TDP | 360 W | 304 W −16% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 337 runs
RX 9070 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 374 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5080 leads by 170.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,134 vs 3,375). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 16 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
RX 9070 XT is the lower-power option at 304 W TDP, compared with 360 W for RTX 5080. If render speed is close, that can make RX 9070 XT easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9070 XT needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 170.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 171% faster than RX 9070 XT.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: RX 9070 XT 16% lower rating than RTX 5080.
Cheapest: RX 9070 XT 51% cheaper than RTX 5080.
Best value for money: RTX 5080 32% better value than RX 9070 XT.
Both GPUs ship with 16 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.