Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 NVL | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 575W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | 1,979 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 989 TFLOPS | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | NVL (PCIe card, NVLink bridged) | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 1,979 TOPS | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink bridge, PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TFLOPS | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 1,979 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TOPS | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The H200 NVL family delivers 989 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput and 67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput while the RTX 5090 family delivers 209.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. This FP16 dense to FP32 ratio indicates the H200 NVL processes matrix operations at a higher rate relative to scalar workloads compared with the RTX 5090. The 4800 GB/s memory bandwidth shared across H200 variants supports larger batch sizes in memory intensive tasks than the 1792 GB/s bandwidth shared across RTX 5090 variants.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
H200 NVL
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $3.79 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $5.45 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 2 | $5.71 | $11.43 | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 2 | $6.19 | $12.38 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $6.22 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the H200 NVL
The H200 NVL variant suits workloads that require the 141 GB memory capacity and NVLink bridge interconnect for multi GPU scaling. Its 700W TDP and 4800 GB/s bandwidth align with large model training scenarios where the 989 TFLOPS FP16 dense figure exceeds the RTX 5090 equivalent.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 variant fits workloads that operate within the 32 GB memory limit and benefit from the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput at a 575W TDP. Its PCIe form factor and 1792 GB/s bandwidth support inference tasks where the 209.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense figure meets requirements without excess capacity.
Use Cases
The H200 NVL variant supplies 141 GB memory and 989 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput that exceed the RTX 5090 capacity for large models.
The RTX 5090 variant operates efficiently within 32 GB memory at 209.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput for standard inference workloads.
The H200 NVL variant provides 141 GB memory and NVLink bridge connectivity that support fine tuning of models larger than 32 GB.
The RTX 5090 variant delivers 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput within a 32 GB memory envelope suitable for image generation tasks.
The H200 NVL variant offers 67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput paired with 4800 GB/s bandwidth for compute heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory capacities distinguish the H200 NVL from the RTX 5090?▾
The H200 NVL variant contains 141 GB HBM3e memory while the RTX 5090 variant contains 32 GB GDDR7 memory. These capacities represent the primary difference between the two specific models.
How do the FP16 dense figures compare between the two GPUs?▾
The H200 NVL family reports 989 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 5090 family reports 209.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense. Both figures apply uniformly across variants within each family.
What TDP values apply to these GPU families?▾
The H200 family including the NVL variant operates at 700W TDP while the RTX 5090 family operates at 575W TDP. These power figures remain consistent across all variants of each family.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the H200 NVL and RTX 5090?▾
The H200 family provides 4800 GB/s memory bandwidth shared by every variant including the NVL model. The RTX 5090 family provides 1792 GB/s memory bandwidth shared by every variant.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 NVL or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 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 H200 NVL have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The H200 NVL has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find H200 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 H200 NVL and the RTX 5090?▾
The H200 NVL uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The H200 NVL delivers 4.7x the dense FP16 throughput (989 vs 209.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the H200 NVL and the RTX 5090. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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