Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 450W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 16,384 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 330.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 165.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 660.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 512 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 82.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | 1.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 660.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 330.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 1,321.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure reaches 165 TFLOPS on the A30 and 165.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 so training workloads that rely on dense FP16 see nearly identical throughput. The FP32 rating of 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30 compared with 82.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 produces an eightfold gap that favors the RTX 4090 for precision-sensitive scientific kernels. Memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s versus 1008 GB/s allows the RTX 4090 to sustain modestly larger batch sizes during inference. When sparsity is enabled the A30 reaches 330 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 4090 reaches 330.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity so sparse acceleration remains comparable. INT8 dense performance measures 330 TOPS on the A30 against 660.6 TOPS on the RTX 4090 indicating the RTX 4090 processes twice the integer throughput.
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits deployments that require NVLink connectivity and a 165 W TDP limit. Its 24 GB HBM2 memory paired with 933 GB/s bandwidth supports multi GPU scaling in constrained power envelopes where the RTX 4090 450 W rating exceeds facility limits.
When to Choose the RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 fits workloads that exploit its 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 1008 GB/s bandwidth for faster single GPU execution. Its 660.6 TOPS INT8 dense rating accelerates quantized inference beyond the 330 TOPS INT8 dense rating of the A30.
Use Cases
The RTX 4090 delivers 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 while the A30 is limited to 10.3 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 4090 provides 660.6 TOPS INT8 dense compared with 330 TOPS INT8 dense on the A30.
Both GPUs supply nearly identical FP16 dense performance at 165 TFLOPS and 165.2 TFLOPS.
The RTX 4090 supplies 330.3 TFLOPS FP8 dense which the A30 does not publish.
The RTX 4090 achieves 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 against 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 on the A30.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance differ between the A30 and RTX 4090?▾
The A30 reaches 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4090 reaches 82.6 TFLOPS FP32. This eightfold difference determines suitability for precision heavy workloads.
What memory bandwidth do the A30 and RTX 4090 provide?▾
The A30 supplies 933 GB/s while the RTX 4090 supplies 1008 GB/s. The higher figure on the RTX 4090 permits larger batch sizes during inference.
Which GPU offers NVLink support?▾
The A30 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 4090 is restricted to PCIe 4.0. Multi GPU scaling therefore favors the A30 in cluster environments.
How do the INT8 dense ratings compare?▾
The A30 lists 330 TOPS INT8 dense and the RTX 4090 lists 660.6 TOPS INT8 dense. The RTX 4090 therefore handles twice the integer operations per second.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The A30 operates at 165 W TDP while the RTX 4090 operates at 450 W TDP. Power constrained installations must account for this difference.
Do both GPUs support the same FP16 dense throughput?▾
The A30 achieves 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX 4090 achieves 165.2 TFLOPS FP16 dense. Training throughput in dense FP16 mode is therefore equivalent.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 4090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 4090 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 4090?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 4090 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 4090?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). Both deliver the same dense FP16 throughput (165.2 TFLOPS without sparsity), and the RTX 4090 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the A30.
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