Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 140W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 153.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A4000 delivers 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 compared with the Quadro P5000 at 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 versus 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 supports larger batch sizes during training or inference workloads. The RTX A4000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS while the Quadro P5000 FP16 figure remains not published by vendor so no direct dense or sparse FP16 ratio applies.
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 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 A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A4000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits environments where existing Pascal based software stacks must remain unchanged. Its 16 GB GDDR5X configuration and 288 GB/s bandwidth meet requirements for legacy scientific computing tasks that do not demand Ampere features.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
Its Ampere architecture and PCIe 4.0 interconnect support modern inference pipelines that require the published 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 provides 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 448 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the Quadro P5000 values for handling larger training batches.
The RTX A4000 lists 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 and 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 that enable faster token generation than the Quadro P5000 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32.
The RTX A4000 448 GB/s bandwidth and 140 W TDP allow sustained fine tuning sessions with higher throughput than the Quadro P5000 288 GB/s and 180 W TDP.
The RTX A4000 Ampere architecture and 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16 accelerate diffusion steps beyond the capabilities of the Quadro P5000 whose FP16 value is not published.
Both cards supply 16 GB VRAM and PCIe connectivity while the Quadro P5000 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 remains adequate for certain established codes that do not require the RTX A4000 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between Quadro P5000 and RTX A4000?▾
The Quadro P5000 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32. This difference determines the relative speed for general matrix workloads.
How does memory bandwidth compare on these two GPUs?▾
The Quadro P5000 provides 288 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s bandwidth. Higher bandwidth on the RTX A4000 supports larger data transfers per second during model execution.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The RTX A4000 lists 140 W TDP compared with the Quadro P5000 at 180 W TDP. Lower TDP on the RTX A4000 reduces cooling and power supply requirements in dense server deployments.
What interconnect do these GPUs use?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX A4000 uses PCIe 4.0. The newer interconnect on the RTX A4000 doubles theoretical bandwidth between host and device.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro P5000 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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