Specifications Compared
| Spec | B300 | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1400W | 230W |
| VRAM | 262-288 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 3,072 |
| FP4 (dense) | 13,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell Ultra | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | 89.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM6 | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 187.5 TOPS | 178.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 384 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.25 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 375 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense rating of 2250 TFLOPS on the B300 exceeds the 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the Quadro RTX 5000 by a wide margin. This delta in FP16 dense performance indicates that the B300 supports larger scale training and inference workloads than the Quadro RTX 5000. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s on the B300 compared to 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 allows for substantially larger batch sizes in memory intensive operations. FP32 performance reaches 75 TFLOPS on the B300 versus 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000. The B300 also lists FP16 with sparsity at 4500 TFLOPS while the Quadro RTX 5000 does not specify sparse figures. INT8 dense performance measures 187.5 TOPS on the B300 against 178.4 TOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Current On-Demand Offers
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B300
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $10.18 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 1 | $11.09 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 4 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All B300 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.82 | $1.64 | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the B300
The B300 suits scenarios that demand 262 to 288 GB VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth such as large model training. Its FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS and FP32 rating of 75 TFLOPS further support high throughput workloads that exceed the capabilities of older cards.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 fits environments constrained to 230W TDP and PCIe form factor. Its FP16 dense performance of 89.2 TFLOPS and FP32 rating of 11.2 TFLOPS remain adequate for lighter professional graphics tasks.
Use Cases
The B300 supplies 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 262 to 288 GB VRAM that enable training at scales beyond the Quadro RTX 5000 limits.
FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS on the B300 combined with 8000 GB/s bandwidth supports larger inference batches than the 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000.
The B300 FP32 rating of 75 TFLOPS and 262 to 288 GB memory allow fine-tuning of models that exceed the 11.2 TFLOPS and 16 GB capacity of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s and VRAM of 262 to 288 GB on the B300 handle high resolution diffusion workloads more effectively than the 448 GB/s and 16 GB on the Quadro RTX 5000.
FP32 performance of 75 TFLOPS on the B300 surpasses the 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 for compute heavy scientific simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between B300 and Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The B300 delivers 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 89.2 TFLOPS FP16 dense. This gap affects training throughput directly.
What are the TDP values for B300 and Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The B300 lists a TDP of 1400W and the Quadro RTX 5000 lists a TDP of 230W. Power delivery requirements follow these figures.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The B300 provides 8000 GB/s bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000. Bandwidth influences data movement rates in large workloads.
What FP32 performance do the GPUs report?▾
The B300 reports 75 TFLOPS FP32 and the Quadro RTX 5000 reports 11.2 TFLOPS FP32. These values apply to general compute tasks.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
Both the B300 and the Quadro RTX 5000 list NVLink support. The B300 adds PCIe 6.0 while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B300 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B300 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 B300 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The B300 has 262 to 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B300 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 B300 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The B300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The B300 delivers 25.2x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 89.2 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 17.9x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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