Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI300X | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 750W | 230W |
| VRAM | 192 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 8,192 |
| FP8 (dense) | 2,614.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | CDNA 3 | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 1,307.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 2,614.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 5.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 163.4 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 81.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 5,300 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 5,229.8 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 2,614.9 TFLOPS | 222.2 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 5,229.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The MI300X delivers dense FP16 performance at 1307.4 TFLOPS which exceeds the sparse FP16 performance at 222.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 by a factor derived solely from those published figures. Memory bandwidth at 5300 GB/s on the MI300X supports larger batch sizes than the 768 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX A5000 during both training and inference operations. The MI300X also lists dense FP8 at 2614.9 TFLOPS and sparse FP8 at 5229.8 TFLOPS while the RTX A5000 publishes no FP8 figures. FP32 throughput at 163.4 TFLOPS on the MI300X compared with 27.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 indicates different scaling for precision sensitive scientific workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
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MI300X
MI300X is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the MI300X rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Romania, RO | 1 | $0.23 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 4 | $1.38 | $5.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the MI300X
The MI300X suits scenarios that demand 192 GB HBM3 capacity for models exceeding the 24 GB limit of the RTX A5000. Its 5300 GB/s bandwidth and 1307.4 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating further support large scale training sessions where the 750W TDP remains acceptable.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 suits scenarios that require 230W TDP operation and PCIe form factor compatibility where the 24 GB GDDR6 capacity meets workload needs. Its 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating provides sufficient throughput for lighter inference tasks without the higher power draw of the MI300X.
Use Cases
The MI300X supplies 192 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1307.4 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accommodate models beyond the 24 GB limit of the RTX A5000.
The MI300X provides 5300 GB/s bandwidth and 2614.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 which sustain higher throughput than the 768 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX A5000.
The MI300X offers 192 GB capacity and 163.4 TFLOPS FP32 which handle parameter updates larger than those supported by the 24 GB VRAM of the RTX A5000.
The RTX A5000 operates at 230W TDP with PCIe form factor which fits consumer scale deployments where 24 GB GDDR6 suffices.
The MI300X delivers 163.4 TFLOPS FP32 and 5300 GB/s bandwidth which accelerate precision calculations beyond the 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX A5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance compare on MI300X versus RTX A5000?▾
The MI300X lists 1307.4 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 2614.9 TFLOPS with sparsity. The RTX A5000 lists 222.2 TFLOPS with sparsity and no dense FP16 figure.
What TDP values apply to each GPU?▾
The MI300X carries a 750W TDP rating. The RTX A5000 carries a 230W TDP rating. These values affect power infrastructure requirements.
Which interconnects does each GPU support?▾
The MI300X supports Infinity Fabric and PCIe 5.0. The RTX A5000 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0. These specifications influence multi GPU scaling options.
What memory bandwidth figures are published?▾
The MI300X reaches 5300 GB/s. The RTX A5000 reaches 768 GB/s. Bandwidth directly limits data movement rates during computation.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI300X or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI300X and RTX A5000 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 MI300X have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The MI300X has 192 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI300X and RTX A5000 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 MI300X and the RTX A5000?▾
The MI300X uses the CDNA 3 architecture (2023) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The MI300X has 192 GB of HBM3 at 5,300 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the MI300X has 6.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A5000.
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