Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 NVL | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 575W |
| VRAM | 192 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | NVL (PCIe card, NVLink bridged) | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink bridge, PCIe 6.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The B200 NVL delivers 2250 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX 5090 reaches 209.5 TFLOPS in the same dense FP16 metric. This gap means the B200 NVL processes matrix operations more than ten times faster during training workloads that rely on dense FP16 calculations. Memory bandwidth stands at 8000 GB/s for the B200 NVL family and 1792 GB/s for the RTX 5090 family so the former sustains substantially larger batch sizes before memory becomes the limiting factor. When sparsity is enabled the B200 NVL reaches 4500 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity against 419 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity on the RTX 5090 so relative throughput advantages remain consistent across dense and sparsity modes.
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When to Choose the B200 NVL
The B200 NVL variant suits workloads that require the full 192 GB HBM3e capacity and NVLink bridge connectivity for multi GPU scaling. Large scale training jobs that exceed 32 GB model footprints benefit directly from this memory size and the 8000 GB/s bandwidth shared across the B200 family.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 variant fits inference or fine tuning tasks that remain within the 32 GB GDDR7 limit and operate under the 575 W TDP shared by the RTX 5090 family. Single node deployments that prioritize PCIe 5.0 compatibility over NVLink bridge performance select this model for its lower power draw.
Use Cases
The B200 NVL supplies 192 GB HBM3e and 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accommodate models too large for the 32 GB limit of the RTX 5090.
Batch sizes scale with the 8000 GB/s bandwidth and 192 GB capacity on the B200 NVL whereas the RTX 5090 remains constrained to smaller contexts.
The RTX 5090 handles parameter efficient fine tuning within its 32 GB GDDR7 and 575 W TDP when full model updates are not required.
Image generation workloads fit comfortably inside the 32 GB VRAM of the RTX 5090 at its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating without needing the higher TDP of the B200 NVL.
Double precision adjacent workloads benefit from the 75 TFLOPS FP32 on the B200 NVL combined with its 192 GB memory for large simulation grids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What interconnect does the B200 NVL use versus the RTX 5090?▾
The B200 NVL variant employs an NVLink bridge together with PCIe 6.0 whereas the RTX 5090 variant uses PCIe 5.0 without NVLink bridge support.
What are the TDP ratings for the B200 NVL and RTX 5090 variants?▾
Both variants inherit family TDP figures of 1000 W for the B200 NVL and 575 W for the RTX 5090 so power consumption differs by 425 W between the two models.
How does dense FP16 performance compare between these two GPUs?▾
The B200 NVL achieves 2250 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX 5090 achieves 209.5 TFLOPS in dense FP16 producing more than a tenfold throughput advantage for the B200 NVL.
Which GPU supports larger batch sizes during inference?▾
The B200 NVL supports larger batch sizes because its 8000 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192 GB capacity exceed the 1792 GB/s bandwidth and 32 GB capacity of the RTX 5090.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 NVL or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 NVL 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 B200 NVL have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The B200 NVL has 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find B200 NVL 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 B200 NVL and the RTX 5090?▾
The B200 NVL uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The B200 NVL delivers 10.7x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 209.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 4.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090.
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