GPU comparison

Quadro RTX 4000 vs RTX 5090

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

TuringvsBlackwellUpdated 33 days ago

The RTX 5090 serves as the better choice for the most common use case of modern AI workloads because it provides 32 GB VRAM and 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance compared to the lower specifications of the Quadro RTX 4000.

Quadro RTX 4000 from $0.56/GPU/hrRTX 5090 from $0.87/GPU/hr

Right now, from live stock

  • Cheapest right now: Quadro RTX 4000 at $0.56/hr on Paperspace

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  • Most providers in stock: RTX 5090 (3)

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  • Best $ per TFLOPS FP16 dense right now: RTX 5090 ($0.0041 per TFLOPS-hour at 209.5 TFLOPS)

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Specifications Compared

SpecQuadro RTX 4000RTX 5090
TDP125W575W
VRAM8 GB32 GB
CUDA Cores2,30421,760
FP4 (dense)Not published1,676 TFLOPS
FP8 (dense)Not published419 TFLOPS
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell
FP16 (dense)57 TFLOPS209.5 TFLOPS
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
INT8 (dense)Not published838 TOPS
InterconnectPCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Tensor Cores288680
FP32 Performance7.1 TFLOPS104.8 TFLOPS
FP64 PerformanceNot published1.6 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth416 GB/s1,792 GB/s
FP4 (with sparsity)Not published3,352 TFLOPS
FP8 (with sparsity)Not published838 TFLOPS
FP16 (with sparsity)Not published419 TFLOPS
INT8 (with sparsity)Not published1,676 TOPS

Performance Analysis

The FP16 dense performance of 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 versus 209.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 indicates that the RTX 5090 handles larger scale computations in training and inference scenarios. This delta allows the RTX 5090 to process more operations in dense FP16 mode. Memory bandwidth of 416 GB/s versus 1792 GB/s affects the ability to support larger batch sizes during model execution. For inference tasks the higher FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 compared to 7.1 TFLOPS supports faster execution of single precision workloads. The sparsity options on the RTX 5090 provide additional pathways but comparisons remain within dense figures only. The 32 GB VRAM capacity enables handling of models that exceed the 8 GB limit of the Quadro RTX 4000.

Current On-Demand Offers

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Quadro RTX 4000

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Paperspaceams11$0.56—Deploy

1 provider in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 4000 offers, price history and alerts

RTX 5090

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Vast.aiAlberta, CA8$0.87$6.93Deploy
RunPodglobal1$1.19—Deploy
LeaderGPUThe Netherlands1$2.29—Deploy

3 providers in stock, 9 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 5090 offers, price history and alerts

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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 suits environments with strict power constraints due to its 125W TDP. Workloads that fit within 8 GB VRAM and require only 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance benefit from this GPU in legacy systems.

When to Choose the RTX 5090

The RTX 5090 excels in applications demanding 32 GB VRAM and 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 throughput. High bandwidth of 1792 GB/s supports intensive data movement for complex computations.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 5090

The RTX 5090 with 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 32 GB VRAM handles larger models than the 57 TFLOPS and 8 GB of the Quadro RTX 4000.

LLM Inference
RTX 5090

The RTX 5090 with 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 1792 GB/s bandwidth processes more concurrent requests than the Quadro RTX 4000.

Fine-tuning
RTX 5090

The RTX 5090 with 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 accommodates larger datasets than the 8 GB and 7.1 TFLOPS of the Quadro RTX 4000.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 5090

The RTX 5090 with 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 32 GB VRAM generates images at higher resolutions than the Quadro RTX 4000.

Scientific Computing
Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 with 125W TDP fits power limited clusters while delivering 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 for smaller simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference in FP16 performance between Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX 5090?▾

The Quadro RTX 4000 delivers 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 5090 provides 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16.

What are the TDP ratings for these GPUs?▾

The Quadro RTX 4000 has a TDP of 125W while the RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575W.

What FP32 performance do the GPUs provide?▾

The Quadro RTX 4000 provides 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5090 provides 104.8 TFLOPS FP32.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the RTX 5090?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 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 Quadro RTX 4000 have compared to the RTX 5090?▾

The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 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 Quadro RTX 4000 and the RTX 5090?▾

The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5090 delivers 3.7x the dense FP16 throughput (209.5 vs 57 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 4.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.

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How this page is made

  • Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro RTX 4000 and the RTX 5090. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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