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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation separate most on vram: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU at 16 GB, NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation at 48 GB, 67% in favour of NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation. TDP splits them by another 63%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. They match on 4 other specifications, including gpu brand, tier and memory type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 40 | RTX Ada Generation |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | NVIDIA Reference (Dell Precision-exclusive workstation SKU) |
| VRAM | 16 GB-67% | 48 GB |
| Tier | Flagship | Flagship |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz-18% | 2500 MHz |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 175 W | 285 W-63% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD103) | Ada Lovelace |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | 2 |
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit-33% | 384 bit |
| CUDA Cores | 9728 | 14080 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a genuinely fast mobile GPU, and a smart buy at a discount now that Blackwell laptops have taken over the flagship spot.
NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart middle-ground option for Dell workstation buyers - most of the RTX 6000 Ada's VRAM capacity at a friendlier price, if you're already buying a Precision system.
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