Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 230W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 57 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.1 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 416 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 figures provide the only direct dense comparison between the GPUs because the RTX A5000 publishes FP16 only with sparsity. The RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 which is 3.9 times the 7.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the Quadro RTX 4000. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 exceeds the 416 GB/s of the Quadro RTX 4000 by a factor of 1.85 and this ratio supports larger batch sizes during training or inference passes. The Quadro RTX 4000 states dense FP16 at 57 TFLOPS while the RTX A5000 states FP16 with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS so direct ratios between these tensor metrics are not applicable. Higher TDP of 230W on the RTX A5000 compared with 125W on the Quadro RTX 4000 reflects the increased power draw that accompanies the higher throughput numbers.
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Quadro RTX 4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $0.56 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 4000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Ireland, IE | 4 | $0.24 | $0.96 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.27 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 2 | $1.38 | $2.76 | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 8 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 suits environments where power limits constrain deployment to 125W TDP and where 8 GB VRAM meets the working set size. Its dense FP16 rating of 57 TFLOPS supports inference tasks that fit within that memory capacity without requiring the higher interconnect options of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 fits workloads that require 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate larger models or bigger batches. Its 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity enable faster iteration on training or fine tuning jobs that exceed the limits of 8 GB configurations.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 which accommodate larger models than the 8 GB and 7.1 TFLOPS of the Quadro RTX 4000.
The RTX A5000 provides 768 GB/s bandwidth and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity which support higher throughput than the 416 GB/s and 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 of the Quadro RTX 4000.
The RTX A5000 offers three times the VRAM and nearly four times the dense FP32 performance of the Quadro RTX 4000 enabling larger batch sizes during adaptation.
The RTX A5000 delivers 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth which handle higher resolution generation compared with the 8 GB and 416 GB/s of the Quadro RTX 4000.
The Quadro RTX 4000 at 125W TDP may be selected when power is limited while the RTX A5000 at 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 may be selected when higher throughput is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 7.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the RTX A5000 reaches 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A5000 therefore provides nearly four times the floating point throughput of the Quadro RTX 4000.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 provides 768 GB/s while the Quadro RTX 4000 provides 416 GB/s. The higher bandwidth on the RTX A5000 supports faster data movement during compute intensive operations.
What are the TDP values for each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 is rated at 125W TDP and the RTX A5000 is rated at 230W TDP. The lower power draw of the Quadro RTX 4000 may be preferable in constrained server environments.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A5000 lists NVLink as an interconnect option while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses only PCIe 3.0. NVLink enables higher speed multi GPU communication on the RTX A5000.
Which architecture is newer?▾
The RTX A5000 uses Ampere architecture released in 2021 while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing architecture released in 2018. The newer architecture brings improvements in memory capacity and listed tensor performance.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 4000 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 4000 and the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 416 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.
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