Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 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 FP32 performance ratio shows the RTX 6000 Ada at 91.1 TFLOPS compared with the Quadro P5000 at 8.9 TFLOPS which indicates roughly ten times higher throughput for single precision workloads on the newer card. The RTX 6000 Ada lists FP16 dense performance at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS while the Quadro P5000 provides no published FP16 figure so comparisons remain limited to FP32. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 allows larger batch sizes during training and inference because data movement keeps pace with the higher 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 48 GB GDDR6 capacity on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 16 GB GDDR5X on the Quadro P5000 further supports larger models without swapping to host memory.
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 |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P5000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits environments constrained to 180W TDP where the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 meets basic visualization or legacy application needs. Systems already equipped with PCIe 3.0 infrastructure avoid upgrade costs when the 16 GB GDDR5X memory satisfies existing dataset sizes.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada suits workloads that require 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 or the listed 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance together with 48 GB GDDR6 capacity. PCIe 4.0 interconnect and 960 GB/s bandwidth support higher throughput for modern tensor operations on the Ada Lovelace architecture.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 GB memory that exceed the Quadro P5000 limits for model scale.
The RTX 6000 Ada lists 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance absent from the Quadro P5000 specifications.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 728.5 TOPS INT8 dense together with 960 GB/s bandwidth for efficient parameter updates.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 728.5 TFLOPS FP8 dense and 48 GB capacity that support larger diffusion batches than the Quadro P5000.
The Quadro P5000 at 180W TDP meets modest FP32 needs at 8.9 TFLOPS while the RTX 6000 Ada scales to 91.1 TFLOPS when higher throughput is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for both cards?▾
The Quadro P5000 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 6000 Ada lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32. The tenfold difference determines suitability for precision sensitive compute tasks.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 960 GB/s while the Quadro P5000 reaches 288 GB/s. Higher bandwidth sustains larger batches during training and inference workloads.
What interconnect versions are supported?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0. The newer standard permits faster host to device transfers on compatible systems.
How do TDP values compare?▾
The Quadro P5000 operates at 180W TDP and the RTX 6000 Ada operates at 300W TDP. Power limited deployments may favor the lower rating of the older card.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 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 Quadro P5000 have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 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 Quadro P5000 and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 3.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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