The RTX PRO 5500 runs the exact same GB202 configuration as the RTX 5090 that launched at $1,999

The RTX PRO 5500 features the same GB202 configuration as the RTX 5090, containing 170 streaming multiprocessors with 21,760 CUDA cores each. However, the RTX PRO 5500 differs from the RTX 5090 by having 84GB of ECC GDDR7 memory, a narrower bus, and professional features. While Nvidia claims the RTX 5090 is not discontinued, the RTX PRO 5500 has emerged as a workstation card priced significantly higher.

The RTX PRO 5500 is reportedly being ordered by ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent in large quantities, and Nvidia profits more from supplying this card than the RTX 5090. Additionally, reports suggest that Nvidia has stopped manufacturing the RTX 5090, leaving a shortage of this model.