Best GPU for Blender — United Kingdom

The best GPU for Blender right now is the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, balancing performance, its 96GB of VRAM and current market price.

Cycles rendering scales with raw compute and VRAM to hold the scene, and NVIDIA’s OptiX backend gives GeForce/RTX cards a decisive edge in render times.

New

Top Pick

Best fit for Blender among in-stock new GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell

96 GB GDDR7 · Performance 0/100

£14,399

GPU comparison and selection table
GPU Name	Performance Normalized benchmark score vs. the fastest GPU in our database (100%). Aggregated from 3DMark-style results across multiple tests.	Value Score	VRAM	Price
GeForce RTX 5090NVIDIA	100/100	0.328	32 GB	£4,200
RTX PRO 6000 BlackwellNVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.670	96 GB	£14,399
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationNVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.630	48 GB	£7,679
RTX PRO 5000 BlackwellNVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.680	48 GB	£7,100
RTX 5000 Ada GenerationNVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.760	32 GB	£4,205

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Used

Top Pick

Best fit for Blender among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

24 GB GDDR6X · Performance 44/100

£1,628

GPU comparison and selection table
GPU Name	Performance Normalized benchmark score vs. the fastest GPU in our database (100%). Aggregated from 3DMark-style results across multiple tests.	Value Score	VRAM	Price
GeForce RTX 3090 TiNVIDIA	44/100	0.144	24 GB	£1,628Used
GeForce RTX 3090NVIDIA	39/100	0.171	24 GB	£1,445Used
GeForce RTX 3080 TiNVIDIA	39/100	0.214	12 GB	£695Used £683
RTX A5000NVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.960	24 GB	£2,499Used
RTX A4500NVIDIA	— Benchmarks and value scores are currently being verified for this latest hardware.	0.910	20 GB	£2,195Used £1,125

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best GPU for Blender?

Right now the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is our top pick for Blender, with 96GB of VRAM. The full ranking above updates live from current market prices, so the best value can shift as deals appear.

How much VRAM do I need for Blender?

For Blender we recommend at least 12GB of VRAM. Cards below that can work but will force compromises, so every GPU ranked above meets that floor.

Is NVIDIA or AMD better for Blender?

For Blender, NVIDIA cards generally have the software edge thanks to broader CUDA/OptiX support, so they’re weighted slightly higher in our ranking — but a well-specced competitor can still be the better value.

Should I buy a new or used GPU for Blender?

A used card can stretch your budget for Blender, and we list the best used picks separately above. Just weigh the lower price against the lack of warranty and unknown wear.