Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 70W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A2000 delivers 63.9 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity while the Quadro P5000 has no FP16 figure published by the vendor so direct dense FP16 comparison remains unavailable. In FP32 the Quadro P5000 at 8.9 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX A2000 at 8 TFLOPS by a ratio of 1.1125 to 1 which may support marginally higher throughput in dense floating point tasks. Memory bandwidth remains equal at 288 GB per second for both so batch size limits tied to bandwidth stay comparable though the Quadro P5000 TDP of 180 W exceeds the RTX A2000 TDP of 70 W by a factor of 2.57.
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 A2000
RTX A2000 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX A2000 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits scenarios requiring 16 GB GDDR5X memory capacity for larger datasets that exceed the 12 GB limit of the RTX A2000. Its 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating provides a measurable advantage in dense compute workloads where power consumption at 180 W remains acceptable.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 fits environments prioritizing 70 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 interconnect along with 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity for accelerated sparse tensor operations.
Use Cases
The Quadro P5000 supplies 16 GB GDDR5X memory which exceeds the maximum 12 GB on the RTX A2000 for handling larger training batches.
The RTX A2000 provides 63.9 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity and operates at 70 W TDP compared to the 180 W TDP of the Quadro P5000.
Both GPUs deliver similar FP32 performance at 8.9 TFLOPS and 8 TFLOPS respectively with identical 288 GB per second memory bandwidth.
The RTX A2000 supports 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity on its Ampere architecture while the Quadro P5000 has no FP16 rating published.
The Quadro P5000 achieves 8.9 TFLOPS in FP32 which exceeds the 8 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX A2000 for dense scientific workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The Quadro P5000 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS in FP32 and the RTX A2000 reaches 8 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The RTX A2000 has a TDP of 70 W while the Quadro P5000 has a TDP of 180 W.
Do both GPUs share the same memory bandwidth?▾
Yes both the Quadro P5000 and RTX A2000 list memory bandwidth at 288 GB per second.
What FP16 performance does the RTX A2000 offer?▾
The RTX A2000 offers 63.9 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity while the Quadro P5000 has no FP16 figure published by the vendor.
Which interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX A2000 uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX A2000 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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