Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 230W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | 89.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | 178.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 384 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 312 TFLOPS on the A100 while dense FP16 performance reaches 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000. The resulting ratio supports larger batch sizes during training on the A100 because higher dense FP16 throughput reduces iteration time for matrix operations. FP32 performance stands at 19.5 TFLOPS on the A100 versus 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 so precision sensitive workloads complete faster on the A100.
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.
A100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Slovenia, SI | 2 | $0.67 | $1.33 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 2 | $1.35 | $2.70 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 8 | $1.38 | $11.04 | Deploy |
11 providers in stock, 41 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A100
The A100 suits large model training because its 40 GB to 80 GB memory capacity exceeds the 16 GB limit on the Quadro RTX 5000. Dense FP16 throughput of 312 TFLOPS combined with 2039 GB/s bandwidth enables bigger batch sizes than the 89.2 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s available on the Quadro RTX 5000.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits power constrained deployments because its TDP of 230W is lower than the 400W TDP of the A100. Its 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 rating remains adequate for smaller inference tasks that fit within 16 GB memory.
Use Cases
The A100 supplies 312 TFLOPS dense FP16 and up to 80 GB memory while the Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB memory.
The A100 supplies 2039 GB/s bandwidth and 312 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 448 GB/s bandwidth and 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16.
The A100 supplies 624 TOPS dense INT8 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth while the Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 and 448 GB/s bandwidth.
The Quadro RTX 5000 at 230W TDP fits smaller deployments while the A100 at 400W TDP handles larger batches with 312 TFLOPS dense FP16.
The A100 supplies 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth while the Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 448 GB/s bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dense FP16 rating does the A100 provide?▾
The A100 provides 312 TFLOPS in dense FP16. The Quadro RTX 5000 provides 89.2 TFLOPS in dense FP16.
What is the memory bandwidth of the A100?▾
The A100 reaches 2039 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 448 GB/s bandwidth.
What FP32 performance do these GPUs deliver?▾
The A100 delivers 19.5 TFLOPS FP32. The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS FP32.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The A100 has a TDP of 400W. The Quadro RTX 5000 has a TDP of 230W.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 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 A100 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A100 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 A100 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The A100 delivers 3.5x the dense FP16 throughput (312 vs 89.2 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 4.6x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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