Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | 89.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | 178.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 384 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 17.9 TFLOPS on the A16 compared with 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the Quadro RTX 5000. This gap means the Quadro RTX 5000 processes matrix operations more than five times faster in dense FP16 workloads such as certain inference steps. FP32 figures of 4.5 TFLOPS versus 11.2 TFLOPS produce a similar ratio and affect training throughput directly. Memory bandwidth of 200 GB/s on the A16 versus 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 limits sustainable batch sizes on the A16 during data movement heavy phases. When sparsity is enabled the A16 reaches 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the Quadro RTX 5000 lists no sparsity figure for FP16.
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 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 A16
The A16 suits environments where PCIe 4.0 interconnect and Ampere architecture features matter more than raw dense FP16 throughput. Its 250W TDP pairs with systems that already accommodate higher power draw while its 35.9 TOPS dense INT8 supports quantized workloads that do not require the 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 of the Quadro RTX 5000.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
Its NVLink support enables multi GPU scaling that the A16 lacks and its 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates scientific kernels that rely on dense floating point operations.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 that exceed the A16 values and support faster iteration on large matrix multiplies.
Dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS and 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 on the Quadro RTX 5000 enable higher token throughput than the A16 equivalents of 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 35.9 TOPS dense INT8.
Higher memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 sustains larger batch sizes during gradient updates compared with 200 GB/s on the A16.
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accelerates diffusion steps beyond the 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 available on the A16.
FP32 performance of 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 exceeds the 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16 and benefits precision sensitive simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU offers higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the A16 lists 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the A16 and Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s while the Quadro RTX 5000 provides 448 GB/s.
What FP32 performance does each card deliver?▾
The A16 reaches 4.5 TFLOPS FP32 and the Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 11.2 TFLOPS FP32.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect options?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0 while the Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink in addition to PCIe 3.0.
Which card has the lower TDP rating?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 230W TDP compared with 250W on the A16.
Can sparsity be applied to FP16 on both models?▾
The A16 lists 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the Quadro RTX 5000 publishes no sparsity figure for FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 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 A16 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A16 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 A16 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 5.0x the dense FP16 throughput (89.2 vs 17.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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