Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 575W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5090 provides 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance compared to the A30 at 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance. This ratio means the RTX 5090 completes dense FP16 operations 1.27 times faster than the A30. The RTX 5090 also reaches 419 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 while the A30 reaches 330 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 versus 933 GB/s on the A30 allows larger batch sizes during training or inference sessions that move substantial data volumes. The A30 TDP of 165W versus the RTX 5090 TDP of 575W affects sustained operation in power constrained environments. FP32 figures show the RTX 5090 at 104.8 TFLOPS against the A30 at 10.3 TFLOPS which influences precision sensitive scientific workloads.
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits environments where power limits constrain deployment because its TDP measures 165W. NVLink support on the A30 enables direct GPU to GPU communication in multi device setups that the RTX 5090 lacks. Workloads that fit within 24 GB HBM2 memory and require 330 TOPS dense INT8 performance benefit from the A30 configuration.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 suits workloads that need 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1792 GB/s bandwidth for larger data sets. Its 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 figures accelerate operations that scale with these metrics. PCIe 5.0 connectivity on the RTX 5090 matches systems that require the latest host interface standards.
Use Cases
The RTX 5090 supplies 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 which exceed the A30 figures of 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 10.3 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 5090 supplies 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 32 GB VRAM which exceed the A30 figures of 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 24 GB VRAM.
The RTX 5090 supplies 419 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 and 1792 GB/s bandwidth which exceed the A30 figures of 330 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 and 933 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5090 supplies 32 GB VRAM and 1792 GB/s bandwidth which exceed the A30 figures of 24 GB VRAM and 933 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5090 supplies 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the A30 figure of 10.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance compare between the A30 and RTX 5090?▾
The RTX 5090 delivers 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the A30 delivers 165 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 5090 also delivers 419 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 while the A30 delivers 330 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16.
What memory configurations distinguish the A30 from the RTX 5090?▾
The A30 contains 24 GB HBM2 memory with 933 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5090 contains 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The A30 has a TDP of 165W. The RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575W.
Does the A30 support NVLink?▾
The A30 supports NVLink interconnect. The RTX 5090 supports only PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
How do the FP32 figures differ?▾
The A30 provides 10.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5090 provides 104.8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 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 A30 have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A30 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 A30 and the RTX 5090?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5090 delivers 1.3x the dense FP16 throughput (209.5 vs 165 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the A30.
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