GPU comparison

Gaudi 2 vs RTX 5000 Ada

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

GaudivsAda LovelaceUpdated 34 days ago

For the most common inference workloads the RTX 5000 Ada provides the preferable balance. Its lower 250W TDP and PCIe form factor facilitate broader adoption compared to the higher power OAM design of Gaudi 2 with 96 GB memory.

Gaudi 2 listed from $0.91/GPU/hrRTX 5000 Ada listed from $0.55/GPU/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecGaudi 2RTX 5000 Ada
TDP600W250W
VRAM96 GB32 GB
CUDA CoresNot published12,800
Memory TypeHBM2eGDDR6
ArchitectureGaudiAda Lovelace
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
InterconnectRoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
Tensor CoresNot published400
FP32 PerformanceNot published65.3 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth2,450 GB/s576 GB/s
FP8 (with sparsity)Not published1,044.4 TFLOPS

Performance Analysis

Memory bandwidth differences between 2450 GB/s on Gaudi 2 and 576 GB/s on RTX 5000 Ada directly influence achievable batch sizes during model execution. The higher bandwidth figure supports larger batches that reduce iteration counts for memory bound operations while the 96 GB VRAM capacity versus 32 GB enables processing of bigger models without partitioning. Power consumption at 600W for Gaudi 2 compared to 250W for RTX 5000 Ada affects cooling requirements and operational density. Form factor choices between OAM and PCIe determine compatibility with existing server infrastructures. No dense FP16 figures exist for either device so direct tensor performance ratios remain unavailable.

Current On-Demand Offers

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Gaudi 2

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RTX 5000 Ada

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When to Choose the Gaudi 2

The Gaudi 2 serves scenarios requiring maximum memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 96 GB HBM2e and 2450 GB/s allow handling of large scale models that exceed 32 GB limits on alternative cards. OAM form factor suits custom server designs prioritizing throughput over power efficiency.

When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada

The RTX 5000 Ada fits deployments where power and form factor constraints dominate. Its 250W TDP and PCIe interface enable standard server integration with lower cooling demands than 600W solutions. The 32 GB GDDR6 configuration supports moderate workloads efficiently.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Gaudi 2

The 96 GB VRAM exceeds the 32 GB alternative and pairs with 2450 GB/s bandwidth for large model handling.

LLM Inference
RTX 5000 Ada

The 250W TDP allows denser deployments than the 600W option in standard PCIe servers.

Fine-tuning
Gaudi 2

96 GB capacity supports fine tuning of models that require more memory than 32 GB provides.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 5000 Ada

Lower power draw of 250W suits consumer grade or edge inference setups.

Scientific Computing
Either

FP32 performance at 65.3 TFLOPS on RTX 5000 Ada offers known dense compute while Gaudi 2 emphasizes bandwidth at 2450 GB/s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does memory bandwidth compare between Gaudi 2 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾

Gaudi 2 delivers 2450 GB/s while RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s.

What TDP ratings apply to each accelerator?▾

Gaudi 2 operates at 600W TDP and RTX 5000 Ada at 250W TDP.

Which form factors do these GPUs support?▾

Gaudi 2 uses OAM while RTX 5000 Ada uses PCIe.

What FP32 rating does the RTX 5000 Ada carry?▾

The RTX 5000 Ada lists 65.3 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

Are tensor performance figures published for Gaudi 2?▾

No tensor performance figures appear for the Gaudi 2 in available specifications.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 and RTX 5000 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the RTX 5000 Ada?▾

The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find Gaudi 2 and RTX 5000 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 Gaudi 2 and the RTX 5000 Ada?▾

The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 4.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.

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