Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4090 | RTX 5880 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 285W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,384 | 14,080 |
| FP8 (dense) | 330.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 660.6 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 512 | 440 |
| FP32 Performance | 82.6 TFLOPS | 69.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 660.6 TFLOPS | 1,108.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,321.2 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput reaches 82.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 against 69.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5880 Ada. FP8 performance with sparsity reaches 660.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 against 1108.4 TFLOPS on the RTX 5880 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 1008 GB/s on the RTX 4090 versus 960 GB/s on the RTX 5880 Ada influences maximum batch sizes during training or inference passes. The RTX 4090 lists FP16 dense at 165.2 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 330.4 TFLOPS while the RTX 5880 Ada does not publish FP16 figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 4090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | United Kingdom, GB | 2 | $0.41 | $0.83 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.89 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $1.66 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 9 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 4090 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5880 Ada
RTX 5880 Ada is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5880 Ada rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 suits workloads that require the higher FP32 figure of 82.6 TFLOPS together with 1008 GB/s bandwidth. Its 24 GB capacity still supports moderate batch sizes when power budget allows the 450W TDP.
When to Choose the RTX 5880 Ada
FP8 with sparsity at 1108.4 TFLOPS further favors it for precision formats that exploit sparsity.
Use Cases
The RTX 5880 Ada supplies 48 GB VRAM for larger models and lists FP8 with sparsity at 1108.4 TFLOPS.
The RTX 5880 Ada offers 48 GB VRAM and 1108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity while drawing only 285W.
Both cards deliver FP32 throughput above 69 TFLOPS and support PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
The RTX 4090 provides 1008 GB/s bandwidth and FP16 dense at 165.2 TFLOPS for image generation steps.
The RTX 4090 reaches 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 1008 GB/s bandwidth for compute kernels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the cards deliver?▾
The RTX 4090 delivers 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5880 Ada delivers 69.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Which card has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 4090 reaches 1008 GB/s while the RTX 5880 Ada reaches 960 GB/s.
What TDP values apply to each model?▾
The RTX 4090 lists 450W TDP while the RTX 5880 Ada lists 285W TDP.
Do both GPUs share the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 4090 and RTX 5880 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
What FP8 sparse performance appears on each card?▾
The RTX 4090 lists 660.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity while the RTX 5880 Ada lists 1108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4090 and RTX 5880 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 4090 have compared to the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4090 and RTX 5880 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 4090 and the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 4090 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2022) while the RTX 5880 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2024). The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 1,008 GB/s; the RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 4090 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5880 Ada.
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