Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5090 | RTX 5880 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 285W |
| VRAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 21,760 | 14,080 |
| FP4 (dense) | 1,676 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 419 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 209.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 838 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 680 | 440 |
| FP32 Performance | 104.8 TFLOPS | 69.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1,792 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 3,352 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 838 TFLOPS | 1,108.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 419 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,676 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5090 delivers FP16 dense performance of 209.5 TFLOPS while the RTX 5880 Ada does not publish an FP16 rating. FP32 performance stands at 104.8 TFLOPS for the RTX 5090 and 69.3 TFLOPS for the RTX 5880 Ada. The higher memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 compared with 960 GB/s on the RTX 5880 Ada supports larger batch sizes during training and inference operations. The RTX 5090 further lists FP8 dense performance of 419 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity of 838 TFLOPS against the RTX 5880 Ada FP8 with sparsity rating of 1108.4 TFLOPS. These ratios indicate that the RTX 5090 provides greater dense tensor throughput for workloads that rely on published dense figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 5090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 2 | $0.75 | $1.51 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.19 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $2.29 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 5880 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 suits workloads that require the published FP16 dense rating of 209.5 TFLOPS and the memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s. Its FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS also favors selection when dense matrix operations dominate the workload.
When to Choose the RTX 5880 Ada
Its FP8 with sparsity rating of 1108.4 TFLOPS supports selection when sparse tensor operations align with the available specification.
Use Cases
The RTX 5090 supplies a published FP16 dense rating of 209.5 TFLOPS and 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5090 supplies FP8 dense performance of 419 TFLOPS and 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5090 supplies FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and 32 GB GDDR7 memory.
The RTX 5880 Ada supplies 48 GB GDDR6 memory and a TDP of 285W.
The RTX 5090 supplies 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5880 Ada supplies 48 GB memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory configurations distinguish the RTX 5090 from the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 uses 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1792 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5880 Ada uses 48 GB of GDDR6 memory with 960 GB/s bandwidth.
How do the FP32 ratings compare between these two GPUs?▾
The RTX 5090 lists an FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS. The RTX 5880 Ada lists an FP32 rating of 69.3 TFLOPS.
What TDP values are specified for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 carries a TDP of 575W. The RTX 5880 Ada carries a TDP of 285W.
Which GPU publishes an FP16 dense figure?▾
The RTX 5090 publishes an FP16 dense figure of 209.5 TFLOPS. The RTX 5880 Ada does not publish an FP16 figure.
What interconnect standards apply to each GPU?▾
The RTX 5090 uses PCIe 5.0. The RTX 5880 Ada uses PCIe 4.0.
How does FP8 with sparsity differ between the models?▾
The RTX 5090 lists FP8 with sparsity of 838 TFLOPS. The RTX 5880 Ada lists FP8 with sparsity of 1108.4 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5090 or the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5090 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 5090 have compared to the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5090 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 5090 and the RTX 5880 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX 5880 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2024). The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s; the RTX 5880 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5090 has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5880 Ada.
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