Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P6000 | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 89.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 178.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 384 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 enables faster training and inference workloads that rely on tensor operations. The P6000 lacks published FP16 figures so comparisons stay limited to FP32 values of 12.6 TFLOPS versus 11.2 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 also lists dense INT8 at 178.4 TOPS. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 5000 versus 432 GB/s on the P6000 affects batch sizes in memory intensive workloads. The 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 5000 versus 24 GB on the P6000 limits model sizes in some cases.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.10 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P6000 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 suits workloads that require the full 24 GB VRAM capacity. Scientific computing tasks with large datasets benefit from this memory amount over the 16 GB available on the RTX 5000. The 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating also exceeds the 11.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 for pure FP32 operations.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that use dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS for accelerated tensor computations. Lower TDP of 230W compared to 250W on the P6000 reduces power draw in sustained runs. NVLink interconnect support provides additional scaling options beyond PCIe 3.0 alone.
Use Cases
Dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS accelerates tensor operations beyond the FP32 limit of 12.6 TFLOPS on the P6000.
Dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 178.4 TOPS enable higher throughput than FP32 only performance on the P6000.
Dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS supports efficient updates while 448 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the 432 GB/s on the P6000.
24 GB VRAM accommodates larger batch sizes than the 16 GB on the RTX 5000 for image generation workloads.
24 GB VRAM and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 handle large datasets better than the 16 GB and 11.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the Quadro P6000 deliver?▾
The Quadro P6000 delivers 12.6 TFLOPS FP32. This figure exceeds the 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Does the Quadro RTX 5000 support NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink in addition to PCIe 3.0. The Quadro P6000 supports only PCIe 3.0.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The Quadro P6000 has a TDP of 250W. The Quadro RTX 5000 has a TDP of 230W.
What dense FP16 rating does the Quadro RTX 5000 provide?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 provides 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16. No FP16 figure is published for the Quadro P6000.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 448 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro P6000 has 432 GB/s bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 P6000 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 P6000 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s; the Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 5000 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.
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