Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 2,560 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 8.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A16 delivers dense FP16 performance at 17.9 TFLOPS that exceeds its own dense FP32 figure of 4.5 TFLOPS by a factor of four. This delta supports faster matrix operations in inference workloads compared with the Quadro P5000 FP32 value of 8.9 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth at 200 GB/s on the A16 versus 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 influences achievable batch sizes in memory bound tasks. The A16 also provides dense INT8 at 35.9 TOPS and sparse INT8 at 71.8 TOPS while the Quadro P5000 publishes no INT8 figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A16
A16 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the A16 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
Quadro P5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ca1 | 2 | $0.78 | $1.56 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits inference pipelines that require dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS or dense INT8 at 35.9 TOPS.
When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits workloads limited to FP32 at 8.9 TFLOPS where its 180W TDP and 288 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate throughput without newer tensor features.
Use Cases
The A16 supplies dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS while the Quadro P5000 lists no FP16 value.
The A16 provides dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 35.9 TOPS for accelerated matrix operations.
The A16 offers sparse FP16 at 35.9 TFLOPS and PCIe 4.0 interconnect absent on the Quadro P5000.
Both GPUs carry 16 GB memory though the A16 adds dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS and the Quadro P5000 supplies 288 GB/s bandwidth.
The Quadro P5000 lists FP32 at 8.9 TFLOPS exceeding the A16 value of 4.5 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU list▾
The A16 lists FP32 at 4.5 TFLOPS. The Quadro P5000 lists FP32 at 8.9 TFLOPS.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the A16 and Quadro P5000▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro P5000 provides 288 GB/s bandwidth.
Does the A16 support sparsity in FP16▾
The A16 lists dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 35.9 TFLOPS. The Quadro P5000 publishes no FP16 figure.
What TDP values appear for these GPUs▾
The A16 carries a 250W TDP. The Quadro P5000 carries a 180W TDP.
Which interconnect does each card use▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0. The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0.
What INT8 figures does the A16 publish▾
The A16 lists dense INT8 at 35.9 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 71.8 TOPS. The Quadro P5000 publishes no INT8 figure.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the Quadro P5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and Quadro P5000 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 Quadro P5000?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory.
Can I find A16 and Quadro P5000 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 Quadro P5000?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal (2016). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s, so the Quadro P5000 has 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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