Specifications Compared
| Spec | A10 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 575W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,216 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 125 TFLOPS | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 250 TOPS | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 31.2 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 600 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 250 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 500 TOPS | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5090 provides dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS compared to the A10 dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS. The same pattern holds for sparse figures where the RTX 5090 reaches 419 TFLOPS against the A10 value of 250 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 versus 600 GB/s on the A10 supports larger batch sizes during training or inference workloads that rely on FP16 dense or FP16 with sparsity computations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A10
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 10 | $0.37 | $3.71 | Deploy |
| Lambda Labs | us-west-1 | 1 | $1.29 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A10
The A10 suits deployments where TDP must remain at 150W and where dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS meets requirements. PCIe interconnect at version 4.0 combined with 24 GB VRAM fits constrained power environments that do not need the 1792 GB/s bandwidth of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 suits workloads that require dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS or FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. Its 32 GB VRAM and 1792 GB/s bandwidth enable larger models or higher throughput when power draw at 575W remains acceptable.
Use Cases
The RTX 5090 supplies dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s that exceed the A10 figures of 125 TFLOPS and 600 GB/s.
The RTX 5090 supplies dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS and 32 GB VRAM that exceed the A10 figures of 125 TFLOPS and 24 GB VRAM.
The RTX 5090 supplies FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s that exceed the A10 figures of 31.2 TFLOPS and 600 GB/s.
The RTX 5090 supplies dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS and 32 GB VRAM that exceed the A10 figures of 125 TFLOPS and 24 GB VRAM.
The A10 supplies TDP of 150W while the RTX 5090 supplies FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS so selection depends on power limits versus compute needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between A10 and RTX 5090?▾
The RTX 5090 provides dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS while the A10 provides 125 TFLOPS. This difference affects training and inference speed on workloads that use dense FP16 operations.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the A10 and RTX 5090?▾
The A10 provides memory bandwidth of 600 GB/s while the RTX 5090 provides 1792 GB/s. The higher figure on the RTX 5090 supports larger batch sizes during model execution.
What TDP values apply to the A10 and RTX 5090?▾
The A10 operates at TDP of 150W while the RTX 5090 operates at TDP of 575W. Power budgets therefore differ substantially between the two cards.
How do the FP32 figures compare for the A10 and RTX 5090?▾
The A10 delivers FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS while the RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS. The higher value on the RTX 5090 benefits precision sensitive scientific workloads.
What interconnect versions are used by each GPU?▾
The A10 uses PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 5090 uses PCIe 5.0. Data transfer rates between host and device therefore differ between the cards.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A10 or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A10 and RTX 5090 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the A10 have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A10 and RTX 5090 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the A10 and the RTX 5090?▾
The A10 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5090 delivers 1.7x the dense FP16 throughput (209.5 vs 125 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 3.0x the memory bandwidth of the A10.
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