Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 220W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 5,888 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | 162.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 20.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 81.3 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 325.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance compared with 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance on the RTX 3070. The RTX 3070 supplies 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance compared with 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 performance on the Quadro RTX 5000 so single precision throughput favors the RTX 3070. Both GPUs share identical 448 GB/s memory bandwidth therefore attainable batch sizes remain comparable once VRAM capacity limits are considered. The Quadro RTX 5000 provides 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 performance while the RTX 3070 provides 162.6 TOPS dense INT8 performance.
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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 3070
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require the full 16 GB VRAM capacity or the 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating. Its NVLink interconnect further enables multi GPU scaling in professional environments that exceed the capabilities of PCIe alone.
When to Choose the RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 suits workloads that require the 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating or the availability of sparsity acceleration at 81.3 TFLOPS FP16. Its 220W TDP rating also reduces power draw relative to the 230W TDP of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 16 GB VRAM and 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that accommodate larger training batches than the 8 GB VRAM limit of the RTX 3070.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 performance together with 16 GB VRAM that sustain longer context lengths than the RTX 3070.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 16 GB VRAM and 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that allow fine tuning of models exceeding 8 GB capacity.
The RTX 3070 supplies 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance and sparsity options that accelerate diffusion sampling steps.
The RTX 3070 supplies 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance that exceeds the 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the dense FP16 ratings compare?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 3070 reaches 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which GPU offers NVLink connectivity?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 3070 relies solely on PCIe 4.0.
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The RTX 3070 delivers 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS FP32.
Do the GPUs share memory bandwidth specifications?▾
Both the Quadro RTX 5000 and the RTX 3070 list 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
How do the TDP ratings differ?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 carries a 230W TDP while the RTX 3070 carries a 220W TDP.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX 3070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 3070 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 3070?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 3070 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 3070?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 3070 uses Ampere (2020). The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 2.2x the dense FP16 throughput (89.2 vs 40.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and the same memory bandwidth as the RTX 3070.
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