Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 250W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 12,800 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP32 rating of 8.9 TFLOPS on the Quadro P5000 versus 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada indicates the newer GPU processes matrix operations more than seven times faster in dense FP32 workloads. Absence of published dense FP16 figures for both cards means comparisons rely on the available dense FP32 numbers for training and inference estimates. Memory bandwidth of 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 compared with 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada directly limits maximum batch sizes in memory bound tasks because the RTX 5000 Ada sustains twice the data transfer rate. The 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 figure with sparsity applies only to the RTX 5000 Ada and cannot be compared directly to any published metric on the Quadro P5000.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ca1 | 2 | $0.78 | $1.56 | Deploy |
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RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits deployments constrained to 180W TDP envelopes or PCIe 3.0 slots where its 16 GB GDDR5X configuration meets moderate memory needs. Workloads that require only 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and operate within legacy Pascal driver ecosystems favor this card over higher power alternatives.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada suits workloads that require 32 GB GDDR6 memory and 576 GB/s bandwidth to support larger batch sizes alongside 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 throughput. Newer systems with PCIe 4.0 support and 250W power budgets benefit from its architecture when dense FP32 or sparse FP8 operations dominate.
Use Cases
The RTX 5000 Ada supplies 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 32 GB memory compared with 8.9 TFLOPS and 16 GB on the Quadro P5000.
The RTX 5000 Ada provides 576 GB/s bandwidth and 32 GB GDDR6 which exceed the 288 GB/s and 16 GB GDDR5X of the Quadro P5000.
The RTX 5000 Ada delivers 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 at 250W TDP while the Quadro P5000 is limited to 8.9 TFLOPS at 180W TDP.
The RTX 5000 Ada offers 32 GB memory and 576 GB/s bandwidth versus 16 GB and 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000.
The Quadro P5000 at 180W TDP meets lower power constraints while the RTX 5000 Ada supplies higher 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 when power budgets allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the FP32 performance numbers compare?▾
The Quadro P5000 provides 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the RTX 5000 Ada provides 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32. These dense figures allow direct comparison without sparsity adjustments.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s while the Quadro P5000 reaches 288 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch processing in bandwidth limited applications.
What are the TDP values for each card?▾
The Quadro P5000 lists 180W TDP and the RTX 5000 Ada lists 250W TDP. Power delivery requirements differ accordingly in system design.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX 5000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0. Transfer rates between host and device therefore vary by generation.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX 5000 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 P5000 have compared to the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX 5000 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 P5000 and the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the RTX 5000 Ada has 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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