Specifications Compared
| Spec | A10 | A100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 400W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 40-80 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,216 | 6,912 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2e |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 125 TFLOPS | 312 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM4, PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 250 TOPS | 624 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 432 |
| FP32 Performance | 31.2 TFLOPS | 19.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 9.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 600 GB/s | 2,039 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 250 TFLOPS | 624 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 500 TOPS | 1,248 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 125 TFLOPS on the A10 versus 312 TFLOPS on the A100 indicates the A100 processes dense FP16 operations at a higher rate for training and inference tasks. The FP16 with sparsity figure of 250 TFLOPS on the A10 versus 624 TFLOPS on the A100 shows the same pattern when sparsity is applied. Memory bandwidth of 600 GB/s on the A10 versus 2039 GB/s on the A100 limits batch sizes on the A10 during large model operations. The FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS on the A10 exceeds the 19.5 TFLOPS on the A100 which favors the A10 in precision sensitive workloads. The INT8 dense rating of 250 TOPS on the A10 versus 624 TOPS on the A100 and the INT8 with sparsity rating of 500 TOPS on the A10 versus 1248 TOPS on the A100 follow the same ratio pattern across dense and sparsity modes.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
A10
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 10 | $0.37 | $3.71 | Deploy |
| Lambda Labs | us-west-1 | 1 | $1.29 | — | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 3 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A10 offers, price history and alerts
A100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 2 | $1.09 | $2.18 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 4 | $1.35 | $5.40 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 2 | $1.48 | $2.95 | Deploy |
11 providers in stock, 31 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A10
The A10 suits environments where power draw must stay at 150W and PCIe connectivity is required. Its FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS exceeds the A100 figure of 19.5 TFLOPS which benefits certain scientific computing tasks. The lower TDP also reduces cooling demands in dense server deployments.
When to Choose the A100
The A100 suits workloads that require 40 to 80 GB HBM2e memory and 2039 GB/s bandwidth for larger batch sizes. Its FP16 dense performance of 312 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity performance of 624 TFLOPS accelerate training and inference compared to the A10 equivalents. The availability of SXM4 and NVLink interconnects further supports multi GPU scaling.
Use Cases
The A100 FP16 dense performance reaches 312 TFLOPS and its memory bandwidth reaches 2039 GB/s which support larger models.
The A100 INT8 dense performance reaches 624 TOPS and its VRAM capacity reaches 80 GB which enable higher throughput.
The A100 FP16 with sparsity performance reaches 624 TFLOPS and its bandwidth of 2039 GB/s allow efficient adaptation of models.
The A10 FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS exceeds the A100 figure and its 150W TDP fits power constrained setups.
The A10 FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS exceeds the A100 figure of 19.5 TFLOPS in precision focused workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between A10 and A100?▾
The A10 provides 24 GB GDDR6 while the A100 provides 40 to 80 GB HBM2e. The A100 also delivers 2039 GB/s bandwidth compared to 600 GB/s on the A10.
How does FP16 performance compare on A10 versus A100?▾
The A10 reaches 125 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 250 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The A100 reaches 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 624 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
What TDP values apply to the A10 and A100?▾
The A10 TDP is 150W. The A100 TDP is 400W. These values affect power and cooling requirements in deployment.
Which GPU offers higher FP32 performance?▾
The A10 delivers 31.2 TFLOPS FP32. The A100 delivers 19.5 TFLOPS FP32. The A10 therefore leads in this metric.
What interconnect options exist for each GPU?▾
The A10 supports PCIe 4.0 only. The A100 supports NVLink, PCIe 4.0, and InfiniBand depending on the form factor chosen.
How do INT8 ratings differ between the two GPUs?▾
The A10 reaches 250 TOPS INT8 dense and 500 TOPS INT8 with sparsity. The A100 reaches 624 TOPS INT8 dense and 1248 TOPS INT8 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A10 or the A100?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A10 and A100 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the A10 have compared to the A100?▾
The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory.
Can I find A10 and A100 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the A10 and the A100?▾
The A10 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the A100 uses Ampere (2020). The A100 delivers 2.5x the dense FP16 throughput (312 vs 125 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 3.4x the memory bandwidth of the A10.
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