Specifications Compared
| Spec | Gaudi 2 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 575W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Gaudi | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | Not published | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,450 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Gaudi 2 memory bandwidth reaches 2450 GB/s while RTX 5090 memory bandwidth measures 1792 GB/s. The higher bandwidth on Gaudi 2 supports larger batch sizes in memory intensive workloads compared to the 1792 GB/s figure. RTX 5090 lists dense FP16 performance at 209.5 TFLOPS and dense FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS. Gaudi 2 lists no published dense FP16 figure so direct compute ratios remain unavailable. TDP stands at 600W for Gaudi 2 and 575W for RTX 5090.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Gaudi 2
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When to Choose the Gaudi 2
Gaudi 2 suits workloads that require 96 GB HBM2e capacity and 2450 GB/s bandwidth. Its RoCE Ethernet interconnect fits distributed setups that use the OAM form factor.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
RTX 5090 suits workloads that require dense FP16 performance at 209.5 TFLOPS or dense FP8 performance at 419 TFLOPS. Its PCIe 5.0 interconnect and 575W TDP fit standard server deployments.
Use Cases
Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB HBM2e memory that accommodates larger models than the 32 GB GDDR7 on RTX 5090.
RTX 5090 delivers dense FP16 at 209.5 TFLOPS and dense FP8 at 419 TFLOPS with published numbers.
Gaudi 2 bandwidth of 2450 GB/s exceeds the 1792 GB/s on RTX 5090 for data movement during updates.
RTX 5090 provides dense FP16 at 209.5 TFLOPS along with 32 GB GDDR7 for image generation pipelines.
RTX 5090 lists dense FP32 at 104.8 TFLOPS while Gaudi 2 lists no published FP32 figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TDP of RTX 5090?▾
RTX 5090 TDP measures 575W with PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
Does Gaudi 2 publish FP16 performance?▾
Gaudi 2 lists no published FP16 figure while RTX 5090 lists dense FP16 at 209.5 TFLOPS.
What interconnect does Gaudi 2 use?▾
Gaudi 2 uses RoCE Ethernet and PCIe 4.0 with OAM form factor.
How does RTX 5090 memory bandwidth compare to Gaudi 2?▾
RTX 5090 memory bandwidth reaches 1792 GB/s while Gaudi 2 reaches 2450 GB/s.
What form factor does RTX 5090 use?▾
RTX 5090 uses PCIe form factor with 32 GB GDDR7 memory.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 and the RTX 5090?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090.
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