GPU comparison
NVIDIA A100 80GB vs NVIDIA RTX 5090
NVIDIA A100 80GB
NVIDIA
80 GB VRAM
HBM2e
NVIDIA RTX 5090
NVIDIA
32 GB VRAM
GDDR7
| Dimension | NVIDIA A100 80GB | NVIDIA RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest on-demand | $1.15/GPU-hr | $0.620/GPU-hr ✔ |
| VRAM | 80 GB ✔ | 32 GB |
| FP16 throughput | 312 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS ✔ |
| Providers | 7 ✔ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
NVIDIA A100 80GB vs NVIDIA RTX 5090: which is cheaper?
The comparison table marks the winner on each dimension. A green highlight means that side wins on price or capacity for that row.
Should I choose NVIDIA A100 80GB or NVIDIA RTX 5090?
It depends on your workload. Review the per-dimension winners above against your own priorities: price, region coverage, capacity, and availability.
What is the difference between NVIDIA A100 80GB and NVIDIA RTX 5090?
The table breaks down NVIDIA A100 80GB and NVIDIA RTX 5090 row by row on price, specs, and coverage so you can see exactly where they diverge.
Is NVIDIA A100 80GB better than NVIDIA RTX 5090 for AI workloads?
Match the winning dimensions above to your workload. For training, weigh price and capacity; for inference, weigh latency, region coverage, and throughput.
NVIDIA A100 80GB vs NVIDIA RTX 5090: which has wider coverage?
The coverage rows compare how broadly NVIDIA A100 80GB and NVIDIA RTX 5090 operate. Pick the one with capacity in the regions closest to your users.
Can I switch from NVIDIA A100 80GB to NVIDIA RTX 5090?
In most cases yes, though migration effort varies by product. Compare pricing and coverage above to decide whether switching is worth it for your usage.