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GPU TCO Calculator
Combine hardware price, resale value, electricity cost, and ownership period to estimate the real long-term cost of a GPU.
Ownership inputs
Total cost of ownership
Net hardware cost$1,299.00
Electricity cost$614.94
Total TCO$1,913.94
Monthly average$53.17
Assumes GeForce RTX 5090 at 520 W gaming load for 6 hours per day over 3 years.
Three-year examples
| GPU | Hardware after resale | Electricity cost | Total TCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | $1,299.00 | $614.94 | $1,913.94 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | $649.00 | $390.27 | $1,039.27 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | $1,039.00 | $484.86 | $1,523.86 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | $649.00 | $354.78 | $1,003.78 |
Method and assumptions
GPU TCO is calculated as purchase price minus expected resale value, plus electricity cost across the ownership period. Electricity cost uses gaming power draw, hours per day, and the selected price per kWh. Taxes, shipping, warranty, downtime, and financing costs are not included.