Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 575W |
| VRAM | 8-16 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 15.1 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance ratio shows the RTX 5090 at 104.8 TFLOPS delivering roughly seven times the dense throughput of the RTX 4060 at 15.1 TFLOPS for training and inference tasks that rely on single precision arithmetic. FP8 figures with sparsity allow direct comparison of 242 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 against 838 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 indicating more than three times the sparse throughput available for quantized inference workloads. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 versus 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060 supports substantially larger batch sizes during both training and inference sessions that move large tensors between memory and compute units.
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RTX 4060
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When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 suits deployments where TDP must remain at 115W to fit within existing power budgets or cooling systems. Its 8 GB to 16 GB memory configuration paired with 272 GB/s bandwidth meets requirements for smaller scale inference or fine tuning jobs that do not exceed those limits.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 fits scenarios that demand 32 GB memory and 1792 GB/s bandwidth to handle large models or high batch sizes. Its FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS and FP8 rating of 838 TFLOPS with sparsity accelerate dense and sparse workloads that exceed the 15.1 TFLOPS and 242 TFLOPS figures of the RTX 4060.
Use Cases
The RTX 5090 supplies 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 1792 GB/s bandwidth that support larger models and batches than the 15.1 TFLOPS and 272 GB/s of the RTX 4060.
FP8 throughput with sparsity reaches 838 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 compared with 242 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 while 32 GB memory enables longer context lengths.
Higher memory capacity of 32 GB and FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 accommodate adapter training that exceeds the limits of the RTX 4060 configuration.
The RTX 4060 at 115W TDP handles moderate resolution generation while the RTX 5090 at 838 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity accelerates higher throughput pipelines.
FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 deliver faster simulation steps than the 15.1 TFLOPS and 272 GB/s available on the RTX 4060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 4060 lists 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5090 lists 104.8 TFLOPS FP32. The ratio indicates the RTX 5090 performs roughly seven times more single precision operations per second.
How does memory bandwidth compare?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060 and 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090. The higher figure on the RTX 5090 permits larger batch sizes during tensor operations.
Which GPU has lower power draw?▾
The RTX 4060 operates at 115W TDP while the RTX 5090 operates at 575W TDP. Systems with strict power or thermal constraints therefore favor the RTX 4060.
What FP8 figures with sparsity are published?▾
The RTX 4060 publishes 242 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and the RTX 5090 publishes 838 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. Direct comparison shows the RTX 5090 supplies more than three times the sparse throughput.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4060 or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060 have compared to the RTX 5090?▾
The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060 and the RTX 5090?▾
The RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s; the RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s, so the RTX 5090 has 6.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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