Specifications Compared
| Spec | P100 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 18.7 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM2, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 4.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 732 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
The P100 delivers 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation delivers 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense. This FP16 dense difference means the RTX 6000 Ada Generation handles larger batch sizes during training and inference compared with the P100. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation also lists 728 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity which has no counterpart on the P100. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada Generation versus 732 GB/s on the P100 supports higher throughput for memory intensive workloads. The P100 TDP of 250W and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation TDP of 300W affect power draw in sustained FP32 operations where the P100 reaches 9.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation reaches 91.1 TFLOPS FP32.
Current On-Demand Offers
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P100
1 provider in stock, 3 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All P100 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | 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 |
4 providers in stock, 17 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the P100
The P100 suits workloads that require NVLink interconnect and fit within 16 GB HBM2 VRAM. Its 250W TDP and 732 GB/s memory bandwidth align with older systems that run FP32 tasks at 9.3 TFLOPS without needing higher density memory.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation suits workloads that scale with 48 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 support larger models than the P100 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 9.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation provides 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense compared with the P100 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation provides 48 GB VRAM and 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense which exceed the P100 16 GB VRAM and 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation 960 GB/s memory bandwidth and 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense exceed the P100 732 GB/s memory bandwidth and 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation 48 GB VRAM supports larger batches than the P100 16 GB VRAM.
The P100 9.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 250W TDP compare with the RTX 6000 Ada Generation 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 300W TDP depending on workload size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP16 performance do the GPUs deliver?▾
The P100 delivers 18.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation delivers 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 728 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. The P100 has 732 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP values for these GPUs?▾
The P100 has a TDP of 250W. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has a TDP of 300W.
Does the P100 support NVLink?▾
The P100 supports NVLink interconnect. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
What FP32 performance is listed for each GPU?▾
The P100 lists 9.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the P100 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 P100 have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find P100 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 P100 and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 19.5x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 18.7 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the P100.
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