Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 70W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 65 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 130 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 320 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 8.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The T4 provides dense FP16 performance at 65 TFLOPS that the Quadro P5000 does not publish while the Quadro P5000 holds an FP32 advantage of 8.9 TFLOPS over the T4 at 8.1 TFLOPS. This dense FP16 capability on the T4 supports higher throughput in workloads that utilize half precision without requiring sparsity adjustments. Memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s on the T4 versus 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 allows larger batch sizes in memory bound operations where data movement limits scaling.
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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T4
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When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits scenarios that rely on its 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 180 W TDP for sustained single precision workloads. Its Pascal architecture and 288 GB/s bandwidth fit applications that do not require dense FP16 acceleration and operate within higher power envelopes.
When to Choose the T4
The T4 fits scenarios that utilize its dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 130 TOPS along with 70 W TDP. Its 320 GB/s bandwidth and Turing architecture support efficient inference and mixed precision tasks that benefit from lower power draw.
Use Cases
The T4 dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS enables training steps that the Quadro P5000 does not publish for FP16.
The T4 delivers dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 130 TOPS for inference throughput beyond the Quadro P5000 FP32 rating of 8.9 TFLOPS.
The T4 320 GB/s bandwidth supports fine tuning batch sizes larger than the Quadro P5000 288 GB/s allows.
The T4 dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS accelerates diffusion steps where the Quadro P5000 provides only 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
The Quadro P5000 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 exceeds the T4 8.1 TFLOPS FP32 for single precision scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between Quadro P5000 and T4?▾
The Quadro P5000 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS in FP32 while the T4 reaches 8.1 TFLOPS in FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare on Quadro P5000 versus T4?▾
The Quadro P5000 provides 288 GB/s bandwidth and the T4 provides 320 GB/s bandwidth.
Which GPU offers dense FP16 performance?▾
The T4 lists dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS while the Quadro P5000 does not publish an FP16 figure.
What TDP values apply to the Quadro P5000 and T4?▾
The Quadro P5000 has a TDP of 180 W and the T4 has a TDP of 70 W.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the Quadro P5000 and T4 use PCIe 3.0 interconnect on PCIe form factors.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the T4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and T4 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 T4?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The T4 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and T4 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 T4?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the T4 uses Turing (2018). The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s; the T4 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 320 GB/s, so the T4 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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