I'm no expert here, as I don't own a workstation but rather a gaming pc. But hey, I did tons of research on pc components and I think I can answer your question.
A dedicated workstation would be FAR more capable of running 3d applications, given how demanding they can get than a personal PC. You'd instantly regret using a typical pc for 3d rendering, even a top of the line gaming pc. Point is, gpus created by nvidia are far more capable of running graphic intensive programs specifically made for work than any other gpu. If you want to be satisfied, i'd advise you go for a workstation (Plus they're so much easier to get your hands on than a gaming rig).