Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 140W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 6,144 |
| 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 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 153.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS and dense INT8 performance of 178.4 TOPS. The RTX A4000 supplies FP16 performance with sparsity of 153.4 TFLOPS and lacks a published dense FP16 figure. The FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 exceeds the 11.2 TFLOPS rating on the Quadro RTX 5000 and this gap affects training throughput in floating point workloads. Memory bandwidth remains identical at 448 GB/s on both cards so batch size capacity stays comparable when VRAM volumes match.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 5000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A4000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require dense INT8 performance of 178.4 TOPS or NVLink interconnect. Its 16 GB GDDR6 configuration and PCIe 3.0 interface fit legacy systems that need Turing architecture compatibility.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 suits workloads that require FP32 performance of 19.2 TFLOPS at a TDP of 140W.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS exceeds the Quadro RTX 5000 rating of 11.2 TFLOPS.
The RTX A4000 FP16 performance with sparsity of 153.4 TFLOPS exceeds the Quadro RTX 5000 dense FP16 rating of 89.2 TFLOPS.
The RTX A4000 TDP of 140W allows sustained operation with lower power than the Quadro RTX 5000 TDP of 230W.
Both cards share 448 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB or more GDDR6 capacity.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense INT8 performance of 178.4 TOPS and NVLink support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32. The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 11.2 TFLOPS in FP32.
How does TDP compare between these two GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 TDP is 230W. The RTX A4000 TDP is 140W.
Do both GPUs support the same memory bandwidth?▾
Both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A4000 provide 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU offers NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink interconnect. The RTX A4000 does not list NVLink support.
What dense FP16 rating does the Quadro RTX 5000 provide?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 provides dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro RTX 5000 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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