GPU comparison

Gaudi 2 vs Quadro P6000

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

GaudivsPascalUpdated 34 days ago

The Gaudi 2 is the stronger choice for the most common modern workloads due to its 96 GB memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth. These numbers exceed the Quadro P6000 specifications by substantial margins and enable larger scale operations despite higher 600W TDP.

Gaudi 2 listed from $0.91/GPU/hrQuadro P6000 listed from $1.10/GPU/hr

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  • Cheapest right now: Quadro P6000 at $1.10/hr on Paperspace

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Specifications Compared

SpecGaudi 2Quadro P6000
TDP600W250W
VRAM96 GB24 GB
CUDA CoresNot published3,840
Memory TypeHBM2eGDDR5X
ArchitectureGaudiPascal
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
InterconnectRoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0PCIe 3.0
FP32 PerformanceNot published12.6 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth2,450 GB/s432 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Memory bandwidth differences translate directly to batch size capabilities in memory intensive workloads. The Gaudi 2 delivers 2450 GB/s bandwidth compared to 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000. This ratio means the Gaudi 2 supports over five times the data movement rate per second. The Quadro P6000 provides 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 performance. No FP16 figures are published by the vendor for either GPU so comparisons remain limited to available memory and bandwidth metrics. Higher TDP on the Gaudi 2 at 600W versus 250W on the Quadro P6000 indicates different power delivery requirements for sustained operation.

Current On-Demand Offers

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Gaudi 2

Gaudi 2 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the Gaudi 2 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.

Quadro P6000

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Paperspaceams11$1.10—Deploy

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When to Choose the Gaudi 2

The Gaudi 2 suits scenarios that require 96 GB HBM2e memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth. Workloads that exceed 24 GB capacity benefit from the larger memory pool and higher interconnect options including RoCE Ethernet. The 2022 architecture supports modern form factors such as OAM for deployments needing those specific interconnect features.

When to Choose the Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 fits environments constrained to 250W TDP and PCIe 3.0 interconnects. Tasks that rely on 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 performance within a 24 GB GDDR5X memory limit align with its specifications. The 2016 Pascal architecture remains relevant for legacy systems using PCIe form factors.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Gaudi 2

The Gaudi 2 provides 96 GB memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth to handle larger models than the 24 GB and 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000.

LLM Inference
Gaudi 2

Higher memory capacity of 96 GB on the Gaudi 2 supports bigger batch sizes compared to 24 GB on the Quadro P6000.

Fine-tuning
Gaudi 2

The 2450 GB/s bandwidth on the Gaudi 2 enables faster data movement than 432 GB/s during parameter updates.

Stable Diffusion
Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 delivers 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 within a lower 250W TDP for established graphics pipelines.

Scientific Computing
Either

Both GPUs offer viable options with the Quadro P6000 providing 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the Gaudi 2 offering greater memory capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the memory difference between Gaudi 2 and Quadro P6000?▾

The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB HBM2e memory while the Quadro P6000 has 24 GB GDDR5X memory. This fourfold increase in capacity affects the scale of datasets that fit on a single device.

How does bandwidth compare on these GPUs?▾

The Gaudi 2 reaches 2450 GB/s memory bandwidth compared to 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000. The higher figure supports greater throughput in data intensive operations.

What TDP values apply to Gaudi 2 and Quadro P6000?▾

The Gaudi 2 lists a 600W TDP and the Quadro P6000 lists a 250W TDP. System power budgets must account for these differences during deployment.

Which interconnects do the GPUs use?▾

The Gaudi 2 supports RoCE Ethernet and PCIe 4.0 while the Quadro P6000 uses PCIe 3.0. Compatibility with existing infrastructure depends on these specifications.

Is FP32 performance published for both GPUs?▾

The Quadro P6000 publishes 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 performance. No FP32 figure is published by the vendor for the Gaudi 2.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the Quadro P6000?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 and Quadro P6000 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the Quadro P6000?▾

The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory.

Can I find Gaudi 2 and Quadro P6000 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 Gaudi 2 and the Quadro P6000?▾

The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal (2016). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 5.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.

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  • Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Gaudi 2 and the Quadro P6000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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