Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 throughput reaches 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. The ratio of dense FP16 to FP32 equals 8.0 on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 4.0 on the RTX A6000. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 versus 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 permits larger batch sizes before memory capacity or transfer limits are reached. Dense INT8 performance measures 178.4 TOPS for the Quadro RTX 5000 and 309.7 TOPS for the RTX A6000. The 300 W TDP of the RTX A6000 exceeds the 230 W TDP of the Quadro RTX 5000 yet delivers higher absolute tensor throughput in both dense FP16 and dense INT8 modes.
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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 1 | $0.48 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.55 | $1.10 | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 4 | $1.89 | $7.56 | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 23 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits deployments where power draw must stay at or below 230 W and workloads fit within 16 GB. Its dense FP16 rating of 89.2 TFLOPS remains adequate for inference tasks that do not require the 48 GB capacity of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits training or inference jobs that need 48 GB GDDR6 and 768 GB/s bandwidth. Its dense FP16 figure of 154.8 TFLOPS and dense FP32 figure of 38.7 TFLOPS accelerate workloads that scale with additional memory and higher arithmetic throughput.
Use Cases
The RTX A6000 supplies 48 GB memory and 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the Quadro RTX 5000 limits capacity to 16 GB.
Higher dense INT8 throughput of 309.7 TOPS and 768 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX A6000 support larger batch sizes than the 178.4 TOPS and 448 GB/s of the Quadro RTX 5000.
The 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 48 GB memory of the RTX A6000 accommodate fine-tuning runs that exceed the 16 GB limit of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Both cards handle the workload yet the RTX A6000 processes larger batches with its 768 GB/s bandwidth versus 448 GB/s.
FP32 performance of 38.7 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 surpasses the 11.2 TFLOPS of the Quadro RTX 5000 for double precision adjacent tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 contains 16 GB GDDR6 while the RTX A6000 contains 48 GB GDDR6. Memory bandwidth measures 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000.
How does FP16 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
Dense FP16 reaches 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. The RTX A6000 also lists 309.6 TFLOPS with sparsity.
Which GPU uses less power?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 TDP is 230 W while the RTX A6000 TDP is 300 W. The lower figure favors the Quadro RTX 5000 in power constrained environments.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
Both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX A6000 include NVLink interconnect. PCIe generation differs with 3.0 on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 4.0 on the RTX A6000.
What FP32 ratings are published for each card?▾
FP32 performance equals 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 38.7 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000 have compared to the RTX A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000 and the RTX A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 1.7x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 89.2 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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