Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W | 230W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,792 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 243 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A5000 FP32 rating reaches 27.8 TFLOPS as a dense figure while the Quadro P4000 FP32 rating stands at 5.3 TFLOPS as a dense figure. The RTX A5000 also lists an FP16 rating of 222.2 TFLOPS with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 versus 243 GB/s on the Quadro P4000 permits larger batch sizes during training or inference sessions that remain limited by the 8 GB capacity on the Quadro P4000. TDP values of 105W for the Quadro P4000 and 230W for the RTX A5000 further separate sustained performance envelopes in dense FP32 workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
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 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 |
2 providers in stock, 9 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 suits environments where TDP must remain at 105W and memory needs stay inside 8 GB GDDR5. PCIe 3.0 interconnect matches legacy systems that do not require NVLink or PCIe 4.0.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 suits environments where 24 GB GDDR6 capacity and 768 GB/s bandwidth support larger models or higher batch sizes. NVLink interconnect and 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating enable scaling beyond the limits of 8 GB and 5.3 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Use Cases
24 GB GDDR6 and 768 GB/s bandwidth accommodate larger models than the 8 GB GDDR5 limit permits.
222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 exceed the 5.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the Quadro P4000.
24 GB capacity supports fine-tuning sessions that exceed the 8 GB VRAM available on the Quadro P4000.
768 GB/s bandwidth and 24 GB GDDR6 allow larger image batches than 243 GB/s and 8 GB permit.
105W TDP on the Quadro P4000 fits power constrained nodes while 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 on the RTX A5000 fits performance nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between Quadro P4000 and RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P4000 contains 8 GB GDDR5 while the RTX A5000 contains 24 GB GDDR6. Memory bandwidth stands at 243 GB/s versus 768 GB/s.
How do FP32 ratings compare on these GPUs?▾
The Quadro P4000 lists 5.3 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A5000 lists 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The Quadro P4000 operates at 105W TDP. The RTX A5000 operates at 230W TDP.
Which GPU supports NVLink?▾
The RTX A5000 supports NVLink interconnect. The Quadro P4000 uses only PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
Can the Quadro P4000 run modern AI models?▾
Models must fit inside 8 GB GDDR5 on the Quadro P4000. Larger models require the 24 GB GDDR6 on the RTX A5000.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P4000 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P4000 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 Quadro P4000 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P4000 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 Quadro P4000 and the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P4000 uses the Pascal architecture (2017) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 at 243 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 3.2x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P4000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro P4000 and the RTX A5000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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