Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5000 Ada | RTX 5880 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 285W |
| VRAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 12,800 | 14,080 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 400 | 440 |
| FP32 Performance | 65.3 TFLOPS | 69.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,044.4 TFLOPS | 1,108.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5880 Ada delivers 1,108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity compared with 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity on the RTX 5000 Ada. The RTX 5880 Ada also records 69.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5000 Ada records 65.3 TFLOPS FP32. Higher memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 5880 Ada versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada supports larger batch sizes during dense FP32 operations and sparse FP8 operations. The FP32 figures represent dense performance and the FP8 figures represent performance with sparsity so direct ratios remain valid only when both sides use the same mode.
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RTX 5000 Ada
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RTX 5880 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada suits environments where 250W TDP fits existing power envelopes and 32 GB GDDR6 meets model size needs. Its 576 GB/s bandwidth remains adequate for inference tasks that process moderate sequence lengths without requiring maximum throughput.
When to Choose the RTX 5880 Ada
Its 1,108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and 69.3 TFLOPS FP32 provide measurable gains when memory capacity limits batch scaling on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Use Cases
The RTX 5880 Ada supplies 48 GB GDDR6 which exceeds the 32 GB GDDR6 on the RTX 5000 Ada and thereby supports larger training batches.
The RTX 5880 Ada provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth which exceeds the 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada and enables higher token throughput.
The RTX 5880 Ada records 1,108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity which exceeds the 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Both cards deliver comparable FP32 dense performance at 65.3 TFLOPS and 69.3 TFLOPS so either meets typical image generation requirements.
The RTX 5000 Ada operates at 250W TDP which is lower than the 285W TDP of the RTX 5880 Ada while still providing 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 dense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the memory bandwidth values?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s and the RTX 5880 Ada reaches 960 GB/s.
Which card has higher FP8 performance with sparsity?▾
The RTX 5880 Ada reaches 1,108.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity while the RTX 5000 Ada reaches 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
What FP32 dense figures are published?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada lists 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5880 Ada lists 69.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Do the cards share the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 5000 Ada and the RTX 5880 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
How do the power limits compare?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada has a 250W TDP and the RTX 5880 Ada has a 285W TDP.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5000 Ada or the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada have compared to the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada and the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5880 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2024). The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s; the RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5880 Ada has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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