Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 250W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 6,144 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 493.9 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 123.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 57 TFLOPS | 61.7 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 246.9 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.1 TFLOPS | 30.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 416 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 987.8 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 246.9 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 123.5 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 493.9 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 dense performance reaches 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 and 61.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 5070. The modest dense FP16 delta implies limited gains for precision sensitive training runs yet the FP32 gap of 7.1 TFLOPS versus 30.9 TFLOPS signals faster matrix operations during inference passes. Memory bandwidth of 416 GB/s versus 672 GB/s directly limits sustainable batch sizes on the older card when handling large activation tensors. Sparse FP16 figures of 123.5 TFLOPS apply only to the RTX 5070 and remain unavailable for the Quadro RTX 4000. Power draw at 125W versus 250W further shapes sustained throughput in multi hour sessions.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $0.56 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 5070
RTX 5070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 suits environments constrained by 125W TDP limits and PCIe 3.0 slots. Its 8 GB VRAM and 416 GB/s bandwidth remain adequate for smaller scientific computing jobs that fit within legacy server power envelopes. Users retaining older workstations avoid platform upgrades when workloads stay below the 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 threshold.
When to Choose the RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 fits workloads that exploit 30.9 FP32 TFLOPS and 672 GB/s bandwidth for larger batch processing. Its 12-16 GB VRAM supports models exceeding 8 GB footprints during fine tuning or inference. PCIe 5.0 connectivity pairs with modern hosts to remove interconnect bottlenecks present at 416 GB/s levels.
Use Cases
The RTX 5070 supplies 61.7 dense FP16 TFLOPS and 12-16 GB VRAM that exceed the Quadro RTX 4000 limits of 57 TFLOPS and 8 GB.
FP32 throughput of 30.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 5070 enables higher token rates than the 7.1 TFLOPS available on the Quadro RTX 4000.
672 GB/s bandwidth and 12-16 GB capacity on the RTX 5070 sustain larger batch sizes than the 416 GB/s and 8 GB on the Quadro RTX 4000.
The RTX 5070 dense FP16 rating of 61.7 TFLOPS combined with higher memory bandwidth accelerates image generation workloads beyond Quadro RTX 4000 capabilities.
The Quadro RTX 4000 TDP of 125W fits power limited clusters where the 250W rating of the RTX 5070 exceeds available headroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance separates the two GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 lists 7.1 TFLOPS while the RTX 5070 reaches 30.9 TFLOPS. This fourfold difference affects matrix heavy scientific codes.
How does memory bandwidth influence batch sizing?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 provides 416 GB/s whereas the RTX 5070 supplies 672 GB/s. Higher bandwidth permits larger activation batches before memory stalls occur.
What interconnect standards apply to each GPU?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 5070 adopts PCIe 5.0. The newer standard removes transfer ceilings present on the older interface.
Are sparse FP16 figures published for both cards?▾
Only the RTX 5070 publishes a sparse FP16 rating of 123.5 TFLOPS. The Quadro RTX 4000 lists solely the dense FP16 value of 57 TFLOPS.
How do TDP ratings compare?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 carries a 125W TDP and the RTX 5070 carries a 250W TDP. Lower power draw favors the older card in constrained racks.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the RTX 5070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX 5070 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 RTX 4000 have compared to the RTX 5070?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX 5070 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 RTX 4000 and the RTX 5070?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5070 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5070 delivers 1.1x the dense FP16 throughput (61.7 vs 57 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.
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