Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 300W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 dense performance reaches 312 TFLOPS on the A100 and 364 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada. FP16 with sparsity reaches 624 TFLOPS on the A100 and 728 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada. The higher FP16 dense figure on the RTX 6000 Ada translates to faster matrix operations during inference workloads that rely on dense computation. FP32 performance stands at 19.5 TFLOPS for the A100 and 91.1 TFLOPS for the RTX 6000 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 2039 GB/s on the A100 versus 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada allows larger batch sizes in memory intensive training before swapping occurs. INT8 dense performance equals 624 TOPS on the A100 and 728.5 TOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada while INT8 with sparsity equals 1248 TOPS on the A100 and 1457 TOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $0.73 | — | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-east-1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
10 providers in stock, 32 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
| DigitalOcean | Toronto 1 | 1 | $1.57 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A100
The A100 suits workloads that require maximum memory bandwidth such as large scale scientific computing with 2039 GB/s throughput. NVLink interconnect on the A100 enables multi GPU scaling beyond PCIe limits when training models that exceed single device memory of 80 GB HBM2e.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits power constrained environments with its 300W TDP and delivers higher FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS for graphics or simulation tasks. PCIe only form factor simplifies deployment in standard servers without SXM4 infrastructure.
Use Cases
The A100 supplies 2039 GB/s bandwidth that accommodates larger batches than the 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense compared with 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense on the A100.
The A100 offers NVLink interconnect for scaling beyond single GPU limits of 80 GB HBM2e.
The RTX 6000 Ada achieves 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 versus 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 on the A100.
The A100 delivers 2039 GB/s bandwidth and up to 80 GB HBM2e for large simulation datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between A100 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A100 reaches 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense. This difference favors the RTX 6000 Ada for dense matrix workloads.
How does memory bandwidth compare on A100 versus RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A100 provides 2039 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 6000 Ada provides 960 GB/s bandwidth. The higher figure on the A100 supports larger batch sizes in bandwidth limited tasks.
Which GPU offers higher FP32 performance?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 on the A100. The difference affects precision sensitive simulation workloads.
What interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The A100 supports NVLink in addition to PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 6000 Ada supports PCIe 4.0 only. NVLink enables faster multi GPU communication on the A100.
How do TDP values differ between the two GPUs?▾
The A100 lists 400W TDP while the RTX 6000 Ada lists 300W TDP. Lower power draw on the RTX 6000 Ada reduces cooling requirements in dense deployments.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A100 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 1.2x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 312 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the A100 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada.
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