Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5090 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 300W |
| VRAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 21,760 | 18,176 |
| FP4 (dense) | 1,676 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 419 TFLOPS | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 209.5 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 838 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 680 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 104.8 TFLOPS | 91.1 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 | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 419 TFLOPS | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,676 TOPS | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada records dense FP16 performance at 364 TFLOPS against the RTX 5090 recording dense FP16 performance at 209.5 TFLOPS. The RTX 6000 Ada records FP16 performance with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS against the RTX 5090 recording FP16 performance with sparsity at 419 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX 5090 supports larger batch sizes during training or inference compared with 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada. The RTX 5090 records FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS while the RTX 6000 Ada records FP32 performance at 91.1 TFLOPS so the RTX 5090 delivers higher throughput in precision formats that rely on FP32 operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 5090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Alberta, CA | 8 | $0.87 | $6.93 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $2.40 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 8 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 5090 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.78 | $3.11 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $1.20 | $9.60 | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 13 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 suits workloads that require maximum memory bandwidth such as large batch inference or diffusion model generation. Its 1792 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the 960 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada and its FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS exceeds the 91.1 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 6000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada suits workloads that require greater memory capacity such as training models that exceed 32 GB VRAM. Its 48 GB GDDR6 memory exceeds the 32 GB GDDR7 memory of the RTX 5090 and its TDP of 300 W remains lower than the 575 W TDP of the RTX 5090.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 48 GB memory and 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that exceed the 32 GB memory and 209.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance of the RTX 5090.
The RTX 5090 provides 1792 GB/s bandwidth that exceeds the 960 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada and supports larger batch sizes.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 48 GB memory that exceeds the 32 GB memory of the RTX 5090 for models that require additional capacity.
The RTX 5090 provides 1792 GB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance that exceed the corresponding figures of the RTX 6000 Ada.
The RTX 5090 provides higher FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS while the RTX 6000 Ada provides higher memory capacity at 48 GB.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between the RTX 5090 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 contains 32 GB GDDR7 memory while the RTX 6000 Ada contains 48 GB GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5090 lists memory bandwidth at 1792 GB/s while the RTX 6000 Ada lists memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s.
How do the FP16 figures compare between these GPUs?▾
The RTX 5090 lists dense FP16 performance at 209.5 TFLOPS and FP16 performance with sparsity at 419 TFLOPS. The RTX 6000 Ada lists dense FP16 performance at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 performance with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS.
What TDP values are listed for each GPU?▾
The RTX 5090 lists TDP at 575 W while the RTX 6000 Ada lists TDP at 300 W. Both GPUs use PCIe form factors.
Which GPU offers higher FP32 performance?▾
The RTX 5090 lists FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS while the RTX 6000 Ada lists FP32 performance at 91.1 TFLOPS.
Do these GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The RTX 5090 uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect while the RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect. Both GPUs appear in PCIe form factor.
Which architecture does each GPU use?▾
The RTX 5090 uses Blackwell architecture while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace architecture.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5090 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5090 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5090 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5090 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 1.7x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 209.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the RTX 5090 has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada.
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