Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 6000 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 70W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 4,608 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 130.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 261 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 16.3 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 6000 exceeds the 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity on the RTX A2000 by a factor of two. This delta indicates that the Quadro RTX 6000 supports larger batch sizes during training and inference when dense tensor operations are required. Memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 6000 compared with 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000 allows the former to sustain higher data throughput for models that exceed 12 GB. The FP32 rating of 16.3 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 6000 versus 8 TFLOPS on the RTX A2000 further widens the gap for precision-sensitive scientific workloads.
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Quadro RTX 6000
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 suits scenarios that require 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth together with 130.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense. Workloads that benefit from NVLink interconnect and 261 TOPS INT8 dense also favor this GPU over alternatives limited to 12 GB or less.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 suits deployments where 70W TDP and PCIe 4.0 interconnect take priority over raw capacity. Scenarios that fit within 12 GB GDDR6 and accept 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity align with this lower-power option.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 6000 supplies 24 GB GDDR6 and 130.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense which exceed the 6-12 GB and 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity on the RTX A2000.
The Quadro RTX 6000 provides 672 GB/s bandwidth and 261 TOPS INT8 dense that support larger batch throughput than the RTX A2000 specifications allow.
The RTX A2000 meets requirements with 8 TFLOPS FP32 and 70W TDP when models fit inside 12 GB GDDR6.
The Quadro RTX 6000 delivers 16.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 672 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the RTX A2000 ratings for compute-bound tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 performance difference between these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 lists 130.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX A2000 lists 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 provides 672 GB/s while the RTX A2000 provides 288 GB/s.
What are the TDP values for each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 has a 260W TDP and the RTX A2000 has a 70W TDP.
Does the Quadro RTX 6000 support NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX A2000 uses PCIe 4.0 only.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 6000 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000 have compared to the RTX A2000?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000 and the RTX A2000?▾
The Quadro RTX 6000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 672 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 6000 has 2.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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