Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 70W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance shows the RTX A2000 at 8 TFLOPS against the GTX 1070 at 6.5 TFLOPS. The RTX A2000 also lists FP16 throughput of 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity while the GTX 1070 does not publish an FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 288 GB per second on the RTX A2000 exceeds the 256 GB per second on the GTX 1070 and can support larger batch sizes during workloads that move substantial data volumes. TDP of 70 W on the RTX A2000 remains lower than the 150 W TDP on the GTX 1070 which influences sustained operation limits.
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GTX 1070
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the GTX 1070
The GTX 1070 suits scenarios that require its published 8 GB GDDR5 capacity paired with 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Its PCIe 3.0 interconnect matches systems that lack PCIe 4.0 support.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 fits workloads that benefit from its 8 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. Lower TDP of 70 W and higher memory bandwidth of 288 GB per second further align with power constrained or bandwidth sensitive tasks.
Use Cases
The RTX A2000 supplies 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 8 TFLOPS FP32 which exceed the GTX 1070 published figures.
FP32 throughput of 8 TFLOPS on the RTX A2000 surpasses the 6.5 TFLOPS on the GTX 1070.
Memory bandwidth reaches 288 GB per second on the RTX A2000 compared to 256 GB per second on the GTX 1070.
Both GPUs provide PCIe form factors and comparable VRAM ranges though the RTX A2000 adds FP16 with sparsity at 63.9 TFLOPS.
The RTX A2000 TDP of 70 W stays below the GTX 1070 TDP of 150 W while delivering 8 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 rating of the GTX 1070?▾
The GTX 1070 lists FP32 throughput at 6.5 TFLOPS. This figure stands as the primary published tensor performance metric for the card.
Does the RTX A2000 support FP16?▾
The RTX A2000 provides FP16 throughput of 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity. No dense FP16 value appears in the published specifications.
How does memory bandwidth compare between these GPUs?▾
The GTX 1070 reaches 256 GB per second while the RTX A2000 reaches 288 GB per second. This difference affects data movement rates during compute tasks.
What TDP values apply to the GTX 1070 and RTX A2000?▾
The GTX 1070 carries a TDP of 150 W. The RTX A2000 carries a TDP of 70 W.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and RTX A2000 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 GTX 1070 have compared to the RTX A2000?▾
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1070 and RTX A2000 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 GTX 1070 and the RTX A2000?▾
The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 at 256 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX A2000 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.
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