Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | Gaudi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 600W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2e |
| Architecture | Ampere | Gaudi |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 2,450 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A16 lists FP16 dense performance at 17.9 TFLOPS and FP32 at 4.5 TFLOPS so the dense FP16 figure exceeds FP32 by a factor of four. The same card lists INT8 dense at 35.9 TOPS. The Gaudi 2 publishes none of these tensor metrics. Memory bandwidth on the Gaudi 2 reaches 2450 GB/s which is more than twelve times the 200 GB/s of the A16 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory bound operations. The A16 TDP of 250W remains less than half the 600W TDP of the Gaudi 2 so power limited deployments favor the lower figure when dense FP16 or dense INT8 throughput meets requirements.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A16
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Gaudi 2
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits deployments that require PCIe form factor cards and a 250W TDP limit. Its published dense FP16 figure of 17.9 TFLOPS and dense INT8 figure of 35.9 TOPS cover many inference tasks that fit within 16 GB VRAM.
When to Choose the Gaudi 2
The Gaudi 2 suits workloads that need 96 GB VRAM and 2450 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate large models or high batch sizes. Its OAM form factor and RoCE Ethernet interconnect fit scale out training clusters where the 600W TDP is acceptable.
Use Cases
The Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB VRAM and 2450 GB/s bandwidth that accommodate large model states while the A16 is limited to 16 GB.
The A16 provides dense INT8 performance of 35.9 TOPS inside a 250W TDP and PCIe form factor that matches typical inference server constraints.
The Gaudi 2 96 GB capacity and 2450 GB/s bandwidth support larger fine tuning batches than the A16 16 GB and 200 GB/s configuration.
The A16 dense FP16 rating of 17.9 TFLOPS combined with 250W TDP fits image generation pipelines that remain within 16 GB VRAM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between A16 and Gaudi 2?▾
The A16 contains 16 GB GDDR6 while the Gaudi 2 contains 96 GB HBM2e. Memory bandwidth measures 200 GB/s on the A16 and 2450 GB/s on the Gaudi 2.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The A16 operates at a TDP of 250W. The Gaudi 2 operates at a TDP of 600W.
Does the A16 publish FP16 performance?▾
The A16 lists FP16 dense performance at 17.9 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 35.9 TFLOPS. The Gaudi 2 does not publish FP16 figures.
What interconnect options exist for each card?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0. The Gaudi 2 supports RoCE Ethernet together with PCIe 4.0.
How does INT8 performance compare on the A16?▾
The A16 lists INT8 dense at 35.9 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 71.8 TOPS. The Gaudi 2 does not publish INT8 figures.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the Gaudi 2?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and Gaudi 2 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 A16 have compared to the Gaudi 2?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory.
Can I find A16 and Gaudi 2 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 A16 and the Gaudi 2?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the Gaudi 2 uses Gaudi (2022). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 12.3x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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