Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3090 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 250W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | 12,800 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 71 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 284 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 35.6 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 142 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 568 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3090 supplies dense FP16 performance at 71 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada does not publish an FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 exceeds the 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory bound operations. The RTX 3090 also lists dense INT8 performance at 284 TOPS. Lower TDP of 250W on the RTX 5000 Ada reduces power draw relative to the 350W TDP of the RTX 3090 during sustained FP32 workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Finland, FI | 4 | $0.27 | $1.07 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 12 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3090 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 suits workloads that require the 936 GB/s memory bandwidth or NVLink interconnect. Scientific computing tasks benefit from the NVLink capability and the dense FP16 rating of 71 TFLOPS. Higher bandwidth also aids batch size scaling in memory intensive fine tuning scenarios.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits workloads that prioritize the 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 32 GB memory capacity. Lower TDP of 250W reduces overall power requirements compared with the 350W TDP of the RTX 3090. Inference and training jobs that scale with FP32 throughput gain from these specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 5000 Ada supplies 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 35.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090.
FP32 performance of 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada exceeds the 35.6 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 3090.
The RTX 3090 provides 936 GB/s bandwidth that supports larger batches than the 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The RTX 5000 Ada offers 32 GB memory capacity versus 24 GB on the RTX 3090 along with lower 250W TDP.
NVLink interconnect on the RTX 3090 enables multi GPU scaling not available on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the RTX 3090 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3090 delivers 35.6 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 65.3 TFLOPS in FP32. This difference influences throughput in precision sensitive workloads.
What memory configurations distinguish the RTX 3090 from the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3090 contains 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 936 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5000 Ada contains 32 GB GDDR6 memory with 576 GB/s bandwidth. Bandwidth differences affect data movement rates during large tensor operations.
Which GPU has lower power consumption between the RTX 3090 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada lists a TDP of 250W. The RTX 3090 lists a TDP of 350W. Sustained operation therefore draws less power on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Does either card support NVLink for multi GPU setups?▾
The RTX 3090 includes NVLink interconnect support. The RTX 5000 Ada supports only PCIe 4.0 interconnect. Multi GPU scaling therefore requires the RTX 3090 for NVLink topologies.
What INT8 performance does the RTX 3090 provide?▾
The RTX 3090 lists dense INT8 performance at 284 TOPS. It also lists INT8 performance with sparsity at 568 TOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish INT8 figures.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3090 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3090 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 RTX 3090 have compared to the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3090 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 RTX 3090 and the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3090 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 936 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the RTX 3090 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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