Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4000 Ada | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 450W |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | 16,384 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 330.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 165.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 660.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 512 |
| FP32 Performance | 26.7 TFLOPS | 82.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 427.6 TFLOPS | 660.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 330.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,321.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4090 delivers 82.6 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU delivers 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 4090 also supplies 165.2 TFLOPS in dense FP16 and 330.4 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU supplies 427.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity while the RTX 4090 supplies 330.3 TFLOPS in dense FP8 and 660.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity. Higher memory bandwidth on the RTX 4090 at 1008 GB per second versus 360 GB per second on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU supports larger batch sizes during training and inference. The 450 W TDP of the RTX 4090 versus the 130 W TDP of the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU indicates greater power draw for the higher throughput figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 4000 Ada
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All RTX 4000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | United Kingdom, GB | 2 | $0.45 | $0.91 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $1.66 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU suits deployments where power limits constrain system design. Its 130 W TDP and 20 GB of GDDR6 memory allow sustained operation in compact PCIe systems that cannot accommodate the 450 W TDP of the RTX 4090.
When to Choose the RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 suits workloads that require the 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 1008 GB per second bandwidth. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 660.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity enable larger models and higher throughput than the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU.
Use Cases
The RTX 4090 provides 82.6 TFLOPS in FP32 and 1008 GB per second bandwidth compared with 26.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB per second on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU.
The RTX 4090 supplies 165.2 TFLOPS in dense FP16 and 660.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU supplies only 427.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity.
The RTX 4090 delivers 660.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity and 1008 GB per second bandwidth against 427.6 TFLOPS and 360 GB per second on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU.
The RTX 4090 provides 82.6 TFLOPS in FP32 and 24 GB memory while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU provides 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32 and 20 GB memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings of the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU delivers 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 4090 delivers 82.6 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 4090 has 1008 GB per second memory bandwidth. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU has 360 GB per second memory bandwidth.
What TDP values do the GPUs carry?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU carries a 130 W TDP. The RTX 4090 carries a 450 W TDP.
How do the FP8 figures compare?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU supplies 427.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity. The RTX 4090 supplies 330.3 TFLOPS in dense FP8 and 660.6 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4000 Ada or the RTX 4090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4000 Ada and RTX 4090 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 4000 Ada have compared to the RTX 4090?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 4000 Ada and RTX 4090 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 4000 Ada and the RTX 4090?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 1,008 GB/s, so the RTX 4090 has 2.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.
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