Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 8,192 |
| 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 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | 222.2 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput of 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16 remains well below the 27.8 TFLOPS figure on the RTX A5000 for training workloads. FP16 performance with sparsity reaches 35.9 TFLOPS on the A16 while the RTX A5000 reaches 222.2 TFLOPS with sparsity so the latter supports larger batch sizes in inference. Memory bandwidth of 200 GB/s on the A16 constrains data movement compared with 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 during sustained operations.
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 A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 fits inference tasks that utilize its INT8 dense rating of 35.9 TOPS alongside a compact 16 GB memory footprint. Its FP16 dense rating of 17.9 TFLOPS also supports lighter precision workloads where power draw of 250W aligns with existing infrastructure limits.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 addresses workloads that require its 24 GB VRAM capacity and FP32 performance of 27.8 TFLOPS for larger model handling. Higher memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s further enables efficient scaling in compute intensive sessions.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS in FP32 compared to 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16.
The A16 supplies INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS and FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS for inference.
The RTX A5000 provides 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate fine-tuning of larger models.
The RTX A5000 offers 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity for diffusion workloads.
The RTX A5000 supplies 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 along with 768 GB/s memory bandwidth for scientific simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the A16 deliver?▾
The A16 delivers 4.5 TFLOPS in FP32. This figure stands below the 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX A5000.
What is the memory bandwidth of the A16?▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A5000 provides 768 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Does the A16 list an INT8 rating?▾
The A16 lists INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity of 71.8 TOPS. The RTX A5000 does not publish an INT8 rating.
What FP16 rating applies to the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A5000 lists FP16 performance with sparsity of 222.2 TFLOPS. The A16 lists FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity of 35.9 TFLOPS.
What TDP values separate the two GPUs?▾
The A16 carries a TDP of 250W. The RTX A5000 carries a TDP of 230W.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A16 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 3.8x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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