Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 70W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| 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 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 89.2 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX A2000 delivers 63.9 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity. The FP16 to FP32 ratio reaches 89.2 divided by 11.2 on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 63.9 divided by 8 on the RTX A2000. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 versus 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000 directly influences attainable batch sizes during tensor operations. The 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 rating of the Quadro RTX 5000 further separates it from the RTX A2000 where no INT8 figure appears in the specifications.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.82 | $1.64 | Deploy |
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require the full 16 GB GDDR6 capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth. Its 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 rating and NVLink interconnect support larger models or multi GPU scaling where the RTX A2000 6 to 12 GB memory and PCIe 4.0 interconnect fall short.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 suits deployments constrained by the 70W TDP limit and PCIe 4.0 interface. Its Ampere architecture and lower power draw fit environments where the 230W TDP and PCIe 3.0 interface of the Quadro RTX 5000 exceed thermal or slot budgets.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 16 GB GDDR6 and 448 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the 6 to 12 GB and 288 GB/s of the RTX A2000 for larger training batches.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB memory that support higher throughput than the 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity and 6 to 12 GB memory of the RTX A2000.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 178.4 TOPS dense INT8 and NVLink that enable efficient parameter updates beyond the specifications listed for the RTX A2000.
The RTX A2000 operates at 70W TDP and PCIe 4.0 which fit single user creative stations where the 230W TDP of the Quadro RTX 5000 adds unnecessary overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings of the two GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX A2000 lists 8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 448 GB/s bandwidth compared with 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000.
What power limits apply to each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 carries a 230W TDP while the RTX A2000 carries a 70W TDP.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect options?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 includes NVLink and PCIe 3.0 while the RTX A2000 uses PCIe 4.0.
How do the FP16 figures compare?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 and the RTX A2000 lists 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 5000 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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