Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 4500 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 210W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 7,680 |
| 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 | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 39.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 432 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 634 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A30 provides 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance while the RTX 4500 Ada publishes no FP16 figure. The A30 FP32 performance of 10.3 TFLOPS stands against 39.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4500 Ada so workloads that rely on dense FP32 arithmetic receive higher throughput from the RTX 4500 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s on the A30 versus 432 GB/s on the RTX 4500 Ada allows the A30 to sustain larger batch sizes during memory intensive operations. The A30 further supplies 330 TOPS INT8 dense and 661 TOPS INT8 with sparsity while the RTX 4500 Ada supplies 634 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits deployments that require the 933 GB/s memory bandwidth or NVLink interconnect for multi GPU scaling. Its 165W TDP also reduces power draw relative to the 210W rating of the RTX 4500 Ada. Workloads that utilize 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense or 330 TOPS INT8 dense therefore align with the A30 specification set.
When to Choose the RTX 4500 Ada
The RTX 4500 Ada suits workloads that require the 39.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating for higher single precision throughput. Its 2023 architecture and 634 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity figure support newer tensor operations not published for the A30. Users who prioritize FP32 performance over bandwidth therefore select the RTX 4500 Ada.
Use Cases
The A30 supplies 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense together with 933 GB/s bandwidth that supports larger training batches.
The A30 330 TOPS INT8 dense rating and NVLink interconnect enable efficient multi GPU inference scaling.
The A30 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 933 GB/s bandwidth accommodate fine tuning workloads that move substantial activation data.
The RTX 4500 Ada 39.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating accelerates diffusion model steps that rely on single precision arithmetic.
The RTX 4500 Ada 39.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating exceeds the 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the A30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory bandwidth does the A30 provide?▾
The A30 provides 933 GB/s memory bandwidth from its HBM2 memory.
How does FP32 performance compare between the two GPUs?▾
The A30 delivers 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4500 Ada delivers 39.6 TFLOPS FP32.
Does the A30 support NVLink?▾
The A30 supports NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 4.0.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The A30 TDP is 165W and the RTX 4500 Ada TDP is 210W.
Which GPU offers FP8 performance figures?▾
The RTX 4500 Ada publishes 634 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity while the A30 publishes no FP8 figure.
What INT8 performance does the A30 deliver?▾
The A30 delivers 330 TOPS INT8 dense and 661 TOPS INT8 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 4500 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 4500 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 4500 Ada?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 4500 Ada has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 4500 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 4500 Ada?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4500 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 at 933 GB/s; the RTX 4500 Ada has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 432 GB/s, so the A30 has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4500 Ada.
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