Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P6000 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 300W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada achieves 364 TFLOPS in dense FP16 operations compared to the Quadro P6000 which has no published FP16 figure. This dense FP16 capability on the RTX 6000 Ada supports larger batch sizes during training and inference relative to its 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 rating. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000 enables greater data movement per second which directly influences achievable batch sizes in memory bound scenarios. The Quadro P6000 operates at 250W TDP while the RTX 6000 Ada requires 300W TDP.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ca1 | 1 | $1.10 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P6000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| DigitalOcean | Toronto 1 | 1 | $1.57 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 suits environments where 24 GB GDDR5X memory meets workload needs and 250W TDP aligns with power constraints. Its 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating and PCIe 3.0 interconnect provide adequate throughput for lighter scientific computing tasks that do not require higher memory capacity.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits scenarios demanding 48 GB GDDR6 memory and 960 GB/s bandwidth for intensive operations. Its 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance and dense FP16 rating of 364 TFLOPS accelerate training and inference workloads beyond the capabilities of the Quadro P6000.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 48 GB memory and 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 which exceed the Quadro P6000 24 GB capacity and lack of published FP16 figures.
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 960 GB/s bandwidth and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 allowing larger batch processing than the Quadro P6000 432 GB/s and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 728.5 TFLOPS dense FP8 and 48 GB memory which support fine tuning operations beyond the Quadro P6000 24 GB and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 limits.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 48 GB GDDR6 and 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 which handle image generation workloads with greater capacity than the Quadro P6000 specifications.
The Quadro P6000 at 250W TDP and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 meets basic needs while the RTX 6000 Ada at 300W TDP and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 handles heavier demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between Quadro P6000 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P6000 contains 24 GB GDDR5X memory with 432 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 6000 Ada contains 48 GB GDDR6 memory with 960 GB/s bandwidth.
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
The Quadro P6000 reaches 12.6 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 91.1 TFLOPS in FP32.
What interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses PCIe 3.0 interconnect. The RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which GPU has published FP16 performance?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada lists 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 728 TFLOPS with sparsity. The Quadro P6000 has no published FP16 figure.
What are the TDP ratings for these GPUs?▾
The Quadro P6000 has a 250W TDP. The RTX 6000 Ada has a 300W TDP.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.
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