Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 57 TFLOPS | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.1 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 416 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP16 performance reaches 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 compared with 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000. This gap means training and inference steps complete in fewer cycles when dense FP16 operations dominate the workload. The FP32 figure of 38.7 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 versus 7.1 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 produces a similar acceleration pattern for precision sensitive computations. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 versus 416 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 4000 permits larger batch sizes before memory capacity limits are reached. The 48 GB VRAM on the RTX A6000 versus 8 GB on the Quadro RTX 4000 further extends the feasible model scale for both training and inference sequences.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 2 | $0.48 | $0.96 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.55 | $1.10 | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $1.89 | $3.78 | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 39 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 fits environments constrained by a 125W TDP limit where power delivery is restricted. Tasks that remain within the 8 GB VRAM capacity can utilize its 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating without requiring additional cooling infrastructure.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits workloads that require the 48 GB VRAM capacity to hold large models during training or inference. Its 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating combined with 768 GB/s bandwidth supports higher throughput on memory intensive operations compared with the Quadro RTX 4000.
Use Cases
The 48 GB VRAM on the RTX A6000 accommodates larger models than the 8 GB on the Quadro RTX 4000.
The 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating on the RTX A6000 exceeds the 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 for faster token generation.
The 768 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX A6000 supports larger batch sizes than the 416 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 4000.
The 48 GB VRAM on the RTX A6000 holds higher resolution images compared with the 8 GB limit on the Quadro RTX 4000.
The 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX A6000 provides greater throughput than the 7.1 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 for simulation workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dense FP16 ratings for both GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 achieves 57 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX A6000 achieves 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A6000 reaches 768 GB/s while the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 416 GB/s. Higher bandwidth reduces data movement bottlenecks during large tensor operations.
What TDP values are listed for these cards?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 lists a 125W TDP. The RTX A6000 lists a 300W TDP.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect options?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses PCIe 3.0. The RTX A6000 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0 in addition to PCIe connectivity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 2.7x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 57 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.
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