Specifications Compared
| Spec | A10 | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 230W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,216 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 125 TFLOPS | 89.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 250 TOPS | 178.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 384 |
| FP32 Performance | 31.2 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 600 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 250 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 500 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP16 performance of the A10 reaches 125 TFLOPS compared with the dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000. This difference means the A10 can process larger batch sizes during inference or training steps that rely on dense FP16 operations. Memory bandwidth of 600 GB/s on the A10 versus 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 allows the A10 to sustain higher throughput when moving data between memory and compute units. The FP32 performance ratio shows the A10 at 31.2 TFLOPS against 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 which favors the A10 for workloads that require full precision calculations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A10
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 10 | $0.37 | $3.71 | Deploy |
| Lambda Labs | us-east-1 | 1 | $1.29 | — | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 3 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A10 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A10
The A10 suits environments that require 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 600 GB/s memory bandwidth for handling large datasets. Its TDP of 150W also reduces power consumption relative to the 230W TDP of the Quadro RTX 5000. Users select the A10 when dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS supports accelerated inference on models that fit within the higher memory capacity.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 fits scenarios that utilize its NVLink interconnect for multi GPU scaling. The Quadro RTX 5000 serves cases where 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM meets the workload size and the 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating provides adequate throughput.
Use Cases
The A10 supplies 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that exceed the 16 GB and 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the Quadro RTX 5000.
The A10 delivers 600 GB/s memory bandwidth and 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that support larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s and 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the Quadro RTX 5000.
The A10 provides 31.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM which allow more model parameters to reside in memory compared with 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 GB on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Both GPUs offer sufficient VRAM for typical image generation workloads with the A10 at 24 GB and the Quadro RTX 5000 at 16 GB.
The A10 supplies 31.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 150W TDP which improve efficiency over the 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 230W TDP of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth of each GPU?▾
The A10 reaches 600 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth. Higher bandwidth on the A10 supports faster data movement during tensor operations.
Which GPU has higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The A10 achieves 125 TFLOPS dense FP16. The Quadro RTX 5000 achieves 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16. The A10 therefore processes dense FP16 workloads at a higher rate.
What are the TDP values for the A10 and Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A10 has a TDP of 150W. The Quadro RTX 5000 has a TDP of 230W. Lower power draw on the A10 reduces cooling and electricity requirements in dense deployments.
Does the Quadro RTX 5000 support NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 includes NVLink interconnect. The A10 uses only PCIe 4.0 interconnect. NVLink enables direct GPU to GPU communication on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A10 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A10 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A10 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A10 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The A10 delivers 1.4x the dense FP16 throughput (125 vs 89.2 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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