Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 230W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 4,608 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 130.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 16.3 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance stands at 16.3 TFLOPS for the Quadro RTX 8000 and 27.8 TFLOPS for the RTX A5000. The RTX A5000 therefore delivers 1.7 times the FP32 throughput of the Quadro RTX 8000. FP16 performance for the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 130.5 TFLOPS dense while the RTX A5000 reaches 222.2 TFLOPS with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 exceeds the 672 GB/s figure on the Quadro RTX 8000 by 14 percent and supports larger batch sizes during training or inference steps that move substantial tensor data.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 8000
Quadro RTX 8000 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the Quadro RTX 8000 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 suits workloads that require the full 48 GB VRAM capacity to hold large models or datasets that exceed 24 GB. Its 130.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating supports dense tensor operations where sparsity cannot be applied. The 260W TDP remains acceptable when power limits allow the doubled memory configuration.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
Its 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 figure with sparsity accelerates compatible sparse workloads. The 24 GB VRAM configuration fits inference or fine-tuning tasks that stay under that limit while drawing less power than 260W.
Use Cases
The 48 GB VRAM capacity accommodates larger model states than the 24 GB alternative during training passes.
The 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 768 GB/s bandwidth support faster token generation within the 230W limit.
The 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 figure with sparsity accelerates adapter updates on models that fit in 24 GB.
The 48 GB VRAM allows higher resolution batches that exceed the 24 GB capacity.
The 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating provides 1.7 times the throughput of 16.3 TFLOPS for dense matrix operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 lists 16.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX A5000 lists 27.8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 offers 768 GB/s bandwidth compared with 672 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 8000.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 carries a 260W TDP and the RTX A5000 carries a 230W TDP.
Can FP16 figures be compared directly?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 lists 130.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX A5000 lists 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity so direct ratios require matching sparsity modes.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
Both the Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A5000 include NVLink interconnect support along with PCIe interfaces.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 8000 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A5000 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 8000 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A5000 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 8000 and the RTX A5000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 672 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 8000.
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