Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 300W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 4,608 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 130.5 TFLOPS | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 16.3 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP16 rating of 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000 equals eight times its 16.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating while the dense FP16 rating of 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 equals four times its 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating. This difference means the RTX A6000 processes mixed precision operations at a higher absolute rate than the Quadro RTX 8000 when both figures remain dense. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 exceeds the 672 GB/s figure on the Quadro RTX 8000 and therefore supports larger batch sizes during training and inference workloads 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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 4 | $0.48 | $1.92 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 2 | $0.50 | $1.00 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.55 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 4 | $1.89 | $7.56 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 suits environments where power draw must remain at 260W and dense FP16 performance of 130.5 TFLOPS meets requirements. Its PCIe 3.0 interconnect and Turing architecture deliver adequate throughput for inference tasks that do not require the 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 or 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 levels of the RTX A6000.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
Its Ampere architecture and PCIe 4.0 interconnect accelerate dense FP16 operations at 154.8 TFLOPS for training and inference scenarios that exceed the capabilities of the Quadro RTX 8000.
Use Cases
The RTX A6000 supplies 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 which exceed the 16.3 TFLOPS and 130.5 TFLOPS ratings of the Quadro RTX 8000.
The RTX A6000 provides 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 768 GB/s bandwidth which exceed the 130.5 TFLOPS and 672 GB/s ratings of the Quadro RTX 8000.
The RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 768 GB/s bandwidth which exceed the corresponding values on the Quadro RTX 8000.
Both GPUs contain 48 GB GDDR6 memory and the dense FP16 ratings differ by less than 20 percent.
The RTX A6000 supplies 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 16.3 TFLOPS rating of the Quadro RTX 8000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do these GPUs deliver?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 delivers 16.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has the lower TDP rating?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 has a TDP of 260W. The RTX A6000 has a TDP of 300W.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
Both the Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A6000 support NVLink interconnect. The Quadro RTX 8000 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX A6000 uses PCIe 4.0.
What dense FP16 performance do the GPUs provide?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 provides 130.5 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX A6000 provides 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 8000 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 8000 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 8000 have compared to the RTX A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 8000 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 8000 and the RTX A6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 1.2x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 130.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 8000.
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