Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 300W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense rating of 165 TFLOPS on the A30 versus 364 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada indicates that the RTX 6000 Ada can sustain more than twice the throughput for mixed precision workloads that rely on dense tensor operations. The FP16 rating with sparsity of 330 TFLOPS on the A30 versus 728 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada shows the same 2.2 times advantage when sparsity is enabled. Memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s on the A30 versus 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada implies that the RTX 6000 Ada supports modestly larger batch sizes before memory becomes the limiter while the FP32 rating of 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30 versus 91.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada shows an 8.8 times gap in single precision workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A30
A30 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the A30 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits deployments where power draw must remain at 165 W and where NVLink interconnect is required for multi GPU scaling. Its 24 GB HBM2 capacity and 933 GB/s bandwidth still deliver adequate throughput for inference tasks that fit within those limits.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
Its higher TDP of 300 W is acceptable when the 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating accelerates training or inference beyond the A30 limits.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 48 GB memory that exceed the A30 ratings.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 48 GB memory that exceed the A30 ratings.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 48 GB memory that exceed the A30 ratings.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 48 GB memory that exceed the A30 ratings.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance that exceeds the A30 rating of 10.3 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between the A30 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A30 lists 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 6000 Ada lists 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense. This produces a 2.2 times advantage for the RTX 6000 Ada in dense tensor workloads.
Which GPU offers NVLink support?▾
The A30 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 6000 Ada supports only PCIe 4.0. Multi GPU scaling that requires NVLink must therefore use the A30.
What are the TDP values for the A30 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The A30 has a TDP of 165 W while the RTX 6000 Ada has a TDP of 300 W. Power constrained environments therefore favor the A30.
How does FP32 performance compare between the two GPUs?▾
The A30 lists 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 6000 Ada lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 6000 Ada therefore provides an 8.8 times higher rating for single precision workloads.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 2.2x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 165 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and the same memory bandwidth as the A30.
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