Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 2000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 70W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 2,816 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 88 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 191.9 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A30 delivers 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 330 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity whereas the RTX 2000 Ada publishes no FP16 figure. This gap means the A30 sustains larger batch sizes during training or inference steps that rely on FP16 dense arithmetic. Memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s on the A30 versus 224 GB/s on the RTX 2000 Ada further supports larger working sets before data movement becomes limiting. The RTX 2000 Ada records 12 TFLOPS FP32 against 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 on the A30, favoring the RTX 2000 Ada only when workloads remain strictly in FP32 dense arithmetic.
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When to Choose the A30
Its 933 GB/s bandwidth also maintains throughput when batch sizes exceed the limits imposed by 224 GB/s bandwidth.
When to Choose the RTX 2000 Ada
The RTX 2000 Ada suits FP32 dense workloads that require 12 TFLOPS FP32 at a 70 W TDP. Its lower power envelope fits installations where total system power or cooling capacity constrains the 165 W TDP of the A30.
Use Cases
The A30 provides 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 24 GB HBM2 while the RTX 2000 Ada publishes no FP16 figure.
The A30 supplies 330 TOPS INT8 dense and 933 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the published specifications of the RTX 2000 Ada.
The A30 offers 330 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 24 GB HBM2 that support larger adapter or LoRA batches than 16 GB GDDR6 permits.
The RTX 2000 Ada records 12 TFLOPS FP32 at 70 W TDP while the A30 records 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 at 165 W TDP.
The RTX 2000 Ada supplies 12 TFLOPS FP32 within a 70 W envelope that fits power-limited scientific nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The A30 records 10.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 2000 Ada records 12 TFLOPS FP32.
Does the RTX 2000 Ada support NVLink?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada supports only PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The A30 supports both NVLink and PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
What is the TDP of the A30 compared with the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
The A30 has a TDP of 165 W. The RTX 2000 Ada has a TDP of 70 W.
Which GPU provides higher FP16 dense throughput?▾
The A30 provides 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense. The RTX 2000 Ada publishes no FP16 figure.
What memory bandwidth does each card deliver?▾
The A30 delivers 933 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 2000 Ada delivers 224 GB/s bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 2000 Ada 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 A30 have compared to the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 2000 Ada 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 A30 and the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 2000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2024). The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 at 933 GB/s; the RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 224 GB/s, so the A30 has 4.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2000 Ada.
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