Workload
Local AI
Local AI is almost all GPU VRAM. 12 GB is the floor for useful image models; 24 GB+ for larger language models.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
The no-compromise 4K / AI card. Power, heat, and price are the cost.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
The last-gen king. Still elite at 4K and local AI if you can find one.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
High-end 4K gaming without the 5090’s power bill.