Comparative Investigation of Activity Rendering Utilizing Eevee, Cycles, and Radeon ProRender Procedures in Blender Applications

Ira Zulfa; Richasanty Septima; Iryana Rezeki; Rayuwati Rayuwati

doi:10.62951/ijies.v2i1.147

Authors

Ira Zulfa Universitas Gajah Putih
Richasanty Septima Universitas Gajah Putih
Iryana Rezeki Universitas Gajah Putih
Rayuwati Rayuwati Universitas Gajah Putih

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62951/ijies.v2i1.147

Keywords:

Rendering, Eevee, Cycles, Radeon ProRender, Blender

Abstract

The rapid development of multimedia technology has significantly advanced 3D animation techniques, enabling the production of high-quality visual content across industries such as film, gaming, architecture, and product visualization. Rendering, as the final stage of the 3D production pipeline, plays a crucial role in determining both visual realism and production efficiency. This study compares the performance of three rendering engines—Eevee, Cycles, and Radeon ProRender—by evaluating rendering speed, visual quality, and memory efficiency in Blender. The objective is to provide practical insights for designers and digital content creators in selecting the most suitable rendering engine based on project requirements. In this research, three identical 3D scenes were rendered using each of the three rendering engines under controlled experimental conditions. The comparison was conducted based on several parameters, including rendering time, output file size, shadow accuracy, lighting effects, and overall visual realism. Quantitative measurements were used to evaluate render speed and memory consumption, while qualitative analysis assessed differences in shadow detail, global illumination behavior, reflection accuracy, and material realism. The results indicate that Eevee outperforms the other engines in terms of rendering speed, making it highly suitable for real-time applications and projects requiring fast previews. Cycles produces the highest level of visual realism due to its physically based path-tracing algorithm, although it requires longer rendering time and higher computational resources. Meanwhile, Radeon ProRender demonstrates competitive performance, particularly in shadow quality and lighting effects, offering a balanced alternative between realism and efficiency. Based on the findings, Blender remains a flexible and effective platform. The choice of rendering engine should depend on whether speed, graphic quality, or memory optimization is prioritized.

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