Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 230W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A5000 delivers FP32 performance at 27.8 TFLOPS compared to 8.9 TFLOPS on the Quadro P5000. This difference scales compute capacity by a factor of 27.8 divided by 8.9 for dense FP32 operations in training or inference pipelines. The RTX A5000 also lists FP16 performance with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS while the Quadro P5000 figure remains not published by vendor. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 versus 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 permits larger batch sizes during dense FP32 computation without swapping data to host memory. The 24 GB GDDR6 capacity on the RTX A5000 versus 16 GB GDDR5X on the Quadro P5000 further supports increased model sizes under the same interconnect constraints.
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 A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Romania, RO | 1 | $0.23 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | 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 P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits environments where TDP must remain at 180W and existing Pascal drivers already integrate with legacy software stacks. Its 16 GB GDDR5X configuration handles moderate workloads that do not exceed the published 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 limit.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 fits workloads that require 24 GB GDDR6 capacity and 768 GB/s bandwidth to sustain larger batches at 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 supplies 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 24 GB GDDR6 to support larger training batches than the Quadro P5000 8.9 TFLOPS and 16 GB limit.
FP16 performance with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 accelerates inference relative to the Quadro P5000 where the FP16 figure is not published by vendor.
Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 allows higher throughput during fine-tuning steps compared to 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000.
The RTX A5000 24 GB GDDR6 capacity accommodates larger diffusion models than the 16 GB GDDR5X on the Quadro P5000.
Both GPUs operate in PCIe form factor and the Quadro P5000 180W TDP may suffice when dense FP32 demand stays below 8.9 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between Quadro P5000 and RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P5000 lists 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX A5000 lists 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 reaches 768 GB/s while the Quadro P5000 reaches 288 GB/s.
What are the TDP ratings for these cards?▾
The Quadro P5000 TDP is 180W and the RTX A5000 TDP is 230W.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A5000 interconnect includes NVLink along with PCIe 4.0 while the Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0.
What FP16 rating applies to the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A5000 provides FP16 performance with sparsity of 222.2 TFLOPS and the Quadro P5000 FP16 figure is not published by vendor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 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 P5000 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 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 P5000 and the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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