Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX 2000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 70W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 2,816 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 88 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 191.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS while the RTX 2000 Ada publishes no FP16 figure, so FP32 remains the only common dense metric at 11.2 TFLOPS versus 12 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 versus 224 GB/s on the RTX 2000 Ada directly limits sustainable batch sizes in memory bound workloads because twice the bandwidth permits larger simultaneous data movement. The RTX 2000 Ada lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 191.9 TFLOPS whereas the Quadro RTX 5000 lists dense INT8 at 178.4 TOPS, precluding any direct ratio between these mismatched sparsity modes.
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Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 2000 Ada
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS or dense INT8 at 178.4 TOPS together with 448 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink connectivity. Such conditions appear in multi GPU scientific computing setups where the 230W TDP budget accommodates the higher throughput figures.
When to Choose the RTX 2000 Ada
The RTX 2000 Ada suits workloads that require FP32 at 12 TFLOPS within a 70W TDP envelope and PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The lower power draw combined with FP8 performance with sparsity at 191.9 TFLOPS favors sustained inference deployments where thermal and electrical constraints dominate.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s bandwidth that support larger batch sizes than the 224 GB/s available on the RTX 2000 Ada.
The RTX 2000 Ada provides FP8 with sparsity at 191.9 TFLOPS inside a 70W TDP that enables denser deployment than the 230W Quadro RTX 5000.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS and NVLink for gradient exchange across multiple cards.
The RTX 2000 Ada delivers FP32 at 12 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity at 191.9 TFLOPS at only 70W TDP.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense FP32 at 11.2 TFLOPS together with NVLink and 448 GB/s bandwidth for multi node scaling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the Quadro RTX 5000 deliver?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS FP32. This figure sits below the 12 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX 2000 Ada.
Does the RTX 2000 Ada publish an FP16 rating?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada does not publish an FP16 rating. The Quadro RTX 5000 lists dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the two GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 provides 448 GB/s while the RTX 2000 Ada provides 224 GB/s. This twofold difference affects data movement rates in bandwidth limited kernels.
What interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX 2000 Ada supports PCIe 4.0 only.
What TDP values are listed for these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 230W TDP. The RTX 2000 Ada lists 70W TDP.
Which GPU lists an INT8 figure?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists dense INT8 at 178.4 TOPS. The RTX 2000 Ada publishes no INT8 figure.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 2000 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 RTX 5000 have compared to the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 2000 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 RTX 5000 and the RTX 2000 Ada?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 2000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2024). The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 224 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 5000 has 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2000 Ada.
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