H100 SXM vs RTX 5090 price comparison
Compare H100 SXM vs RTX 5090 price, VRAM, and provider coverage so you can see which GPU is cheaper to rent today and how the spread has moved over time.
H100 SXM vs RTX 5090: how to compare cost in context
If you are choosing between H100 SXM and RTX 5090, hourly price is only part of the trade-off. This page lines up specs, shared providers, and current market pricing so you can compare both cost and coverage.
Use the specs table to understand the memory difference, the historical chart to see how each market has moved, and the provider table to check whether one GPU consistently carries a premium on the same cloud.
H100 SXM vs RTX 5090: cheapest market entry
RTX 5090 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.46/hr on Vast.ai, while H100 SXM starts at $1.50/hr on RunPod. Across 1 providers with both GPUs listed, H100 SXM is cheaper on 0 providers and RTX 5090 is cheaper on 1 providers.
How the side-by-side comparison works
We compare the latest per-GPU hourly pricing we have for both models, prefer on-demand rows when available, and keep provider histories separate so you can see whether a gap is structural or just a short-lived market move.
H100 SXM vs RTX 5090 pricing FAQ
Which is cheaper right now: H100 SXM or RTX 5090?
RTX 5090 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.46/hr on Vast.ai, while H100 SXM starts at $1.50/hr on RunPod. Across 1 providers with both GPUs listed, H100 SXM is cheaper on 0 providers and RTX 5090 is cheaper on 1 providers.
How much VRAM do H100 SXM and RTX 5090 have?
H100 SXM is tracked with 80GB of HBM3, while RTX 5090 is tracked with 32GB of GDDR7.
Which providers currently carry both H100 SXM and RTX 5090?
We currently see shared coverage on Vast.ai.
How fresh is the H100 SXM vs RTX 5090 pricing data?
The comparison uses the latest stored snapshot for each GPU and provider. The newest row visible on this page is from May 2, 2026, and collectors run daily.
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| Spec | H100 SXM | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 80 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR7 |
| Generation | Hopper | Blackwell |
| Tier | Flagship | Budget |
| Best Price | — | — |
| Providers | — | — |
Historical H100 SXM vs RTX 5090 price trend
Price by provider: H100 SXM vs RTX 5090
| Provider | H100 SXM | RTX 5090 | Difference |
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