Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | RTX 4000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W | 130W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,792 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 26.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 243 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 427.6 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro P4000 delivers 5.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX 4000 Ada delivers 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. This fivefold increase in dense FP32 throughput allows the RTX 4000 Ada to complete matrix operations in fewer cycles during training or inference steps. The RTX 4000 Ada also lists 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity, a figure absent from Quadro P4000 specifications. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes before memory stalls occur. The 20 GB VRAM capacity on the RTX 4000 Ada versus 8 GB on the Quadro P4000 further extends the feasible batch size range for models that exceed 8 GB footprint.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $0.51 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P4000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4000 Ada
RTX 4000 Ada is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4000 Ada rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 suits deployments where TDP must stay at or below 105W. Its 8 GB GDDR5 configuration matches workloads that fit inside that memory limit without requiring additional capacity. Older PCIe 3.0 systems also pair directly with the Quadro P4000 interconnect specification.
When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
Its 360 GB/s bandwidth supports larger data transfers per second than the 243 GB/s rating of the prior generation. PCIe 4.0 interconnect matches newer server platforms that require that standard.
Use Cases
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 20 GB memory compared with 5.3 TFLOPS and 8 GB on the Quadro P4000.
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 together with 360 GB/s bandwidth that exceeds the Quadro P4000 ratings.
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 20 GB GDDR6 memory that accommodates larger fine-tuning batches than the 8 GB limit of the Quadro P4000.
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 20 GB memory and 360 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the 8 GB and 243 GB/s figures of the Quadro P4000.
Both GPUs list PCIe form factor and the Quadro P4000 meets 105W TDP when power draw must remain low while the RTX 4000 Ada meets higher throughput needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU list?▾
The Quadro P4000 lists 5.3 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX 4000 Ada lists 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32.
What memory bandwidth figures appear in the specifications?▾
The Quadro P4000 lists 243 GB/s. The RTX 4000 Ada lists 360 GB/s.
Which GPU carries the lower TDP rating?▾
The Quadro P4000 carries a 105W TDP rating. The RTX 4000 Ada carries a 130W TDP rating.
Does either GPU publish an FP8 rating?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada publishes 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. The Quadro P4000 does not publish an FP8 figure.
What interconnect standards do the cards use?▾
The Quadro P4000 uses PCIe 3.0. The RTX 4000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P4000 or the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P4000 and RTX 4000 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 Quadro P4000 have compared to the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P4000 and RTX 4000 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 Quadro P4000 and the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P4000 uses the Pascal architecture (2017) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 at 243 GB/s; the RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 4000 Ada has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P4000.
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