Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 140W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | 153.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A16 records dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 35.9 TFLOPS. The RTX A4000 records FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS. The FP32 figure of 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16 versus 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 indicates that the RTX A4000 processes general matrix operations more than four times faster. Memory bandwidth of 200 GB/s on the A16 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 limits batch sizes during data intensive steps on the A16 relative to the RTX A4000.
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.
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits workloads that utilize its listed INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS or INT8 with sparsity of 71.8 TOPS. Its 16 GB VRAM and 200 GB/s bandwidth align with inference tasks that stay within those memory limits while accepting the 250W TDP.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 suits workloads that require its 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 or 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. Its 448 GB/s bandwidth and 140W TDP support larger batch sizes in memory bound operations compared with the A16.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 against the A16 4.5 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX A4000 supplies 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity against the A16 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
The RTX A4000 supplies higher FP32 at 19.2 TFLOPS and higher memory bandwidth at 448 GB/s than the A16.
The RTX A4000 supplies 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 448 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX A4000 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 against the A16 4.5 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the A16 deliver compared with the RTX A4000?▾
The A16 delivers 4.5 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX A4000 delivers 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the A16 and RTX A4000?▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP ratings for the A16 and RTX A4000?▾
The A16 carries a 250W TDP. The RTX A4000 carries a 140W TDP.
Does the A16 list dense FP16 performance?▾
The A16 lists dense FP16 at 17.9 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 35.9 TFLOPS. The RTX A4000 lists only FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS.
Which GPU lists INT8 performance numbers?▾
The A16 lists INT8 dense at 35.9 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 71.8 TOPS. The RTX A4000 does not list INT8 performance.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A16 and RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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