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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 at 575 W, NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation at 285 W, 102% in favour of NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation. VRAM splits them by another 33%, again favouring NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation. They match on gpu brand, tier and ray tracing support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | Blackwell | RTX Ada Generation |
| Board Partner | Reference/Founders Edition | NVIDIA Reference (Dell Precision-exclusive workstation SKU) |
| VRAM | 32 GB-33% | 48 GB |
| Tier | Flagship | Flagship |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 575 W-102% | 285 W |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
10 / 10 Expert Rating
The outright performance leader in both raster and ray tracing — but independently the worst value in the current hierarchy, demanding a flagship PSU and chassis.
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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