Specifications Compared
| Spec | Gaudi 2 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 300W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Gaudi | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | Not published | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,450 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Memory bandwidth of 2450 GB/s on the Gaudi 2 exceeds the 960 GB/s figure on the RTX 6000 Ada by a factor of 2.55 and therefore supports larger batch sizes during data movement heavy phases. The RTX 6000 Ada publishes a dense FP16 rating of 364 TFLOPS against its FP32 rating of 91.1 TFLOPS which yields a four times increase for half precision workloads. The same card lists dense FP8 at 728.5 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 728.5 TOPS. Absence of published tensor figures for the Gaudi 2 prevents direct ratio comparisons yet its doubled memory capacity and higher bandwidth remain the measurable differentiators for batch scaling.
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.
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 4 | $0.78 | $3.11 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.34 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the Gaudi 2
The Gaudi 2 becomes the preferred selection when a workload requires the full 96 GB HBM2e capacity together with 2450 GB/s bandwidth for large model handling. Its OAM form factor and RoCE Ethernet interconnect further suit deployments that already use scale out networking fabrics rather than standard PCIe slots.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada becomes the preferred selection when published dense FP16 performance of 364 TFLOPS or dense FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS is required for predictable throughput estimates. Its 300 W TDP and PCIe form factor also suit installations constrained by power budgets or limited to conventional server slots.
Use Cases
The Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB VRAM which exceeds the 48 GB on the RTX 6000 Ada.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies a published dense FP16 rating of 364 TFLOPS for throughput planning.
The Gaudi 2 supplies 2450 GB/s bandwidth which exceeds the 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies a published dense FP8 rating of 728.5 TFLOPS.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies a published FP32 rating of 91.1 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TDP of the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The TDP of the RTX 6000 Ada is 300 W. This value is half the 600 W TDP listed for the Gaudi 2.
Does the Gaudi 2 support RoCE Ethernet?▾
The Gaudi 2 supports RoCE Ethernet interconnect. The RTX 6000 Ada relies on PCIe 4.0 only.
What dense FP16 performance does the RTX 6000 Ada publish?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada publishes 364 TFLOPS dense FP16. It also publishes 728 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which device uses an OAM form factor?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses an OAM form factor. The RTX 6000 Ada uses a PCIe form factor.
What memory bandwidth does the Gaudi 2 deliver?▾
The Gaudi 2 delivers 2450 GB/s memory bandwidth. This figure exceeds the 960 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 2.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 6000 Ada.
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