RTX 5090 vs L40 price comparison
Compare RTX 5090 vs L40 price, VRAM, and provider coverage so you can see which GPU is cheaper to rent today and how the spread has moved over time.
RTX 5090 vs L40: how to compare cost in context
If you are choosing between RTX 5090 and L40, 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.
RTX 5090 vs L40: cheapest market entry
L40 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.20/hr on GCP, while RTX 5090 starts at $0.46/hr on Vast.ai. Across 1 providers with both GPUs listed, RTX 5090 is cheaper on 1 providers and L40 is cheaper on 0 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.
RTX 5090 vs L40 pricing FAQ
Which is cheaper right now: RTX 5090 or L40?
L40 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.20/hr on GCP, while RTX 5090 starts at $0.46/hr on Vast.ai. Across 1 providers with both GPUs listed, RTX 5090 is cheaper on 1 providers and L40 is cheaper on 0 providers.
How much VRAM do RTX 5090 and L40 have?
RTX 5090 is tracked with 32GB of GDDR7, while L40 is tracked with 48GB of GDDR6.
Which providers currently carry both RTX 5090 and L40?
We currently see shared coverage on Vast.ai.
How fresh is the RTX 5090 vs L40 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 | RTX 5090 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Generation | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Tier | Budget | Mid-Range |
| Best Price | — | — |
| Providers | — | — |
Historical RTX 5090 vs L40 price trend
Price by provider: RTX 5090 vs L40
| Provider | RTX 5090 | L40 | Difference |
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