Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 600W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 4,608 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 130.5 TFLOPS | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 16.3 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 4,030.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000 contrasts with the FP16 dense figure of 503.8 TFLOPS on the RTX PRO 6000. This difference means the RTX PRO 6000 processes matrix operations in training and inference at nearly four times the rate when both use dense computation. The FP32 value of 16.3 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000 yields an FP16 dense to FP32 ratio of eight while the RTX PRO 6000 yields a ratio of four with its FP32 value of 126 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX PRO 6000 supports larger batch sizes than the 672 GB/s bandwidth on the Quadro RTX 8000 during memory intensive phases. The RTX PRO 6000 also lists FP16 with sparsity at 1007.6 TFLOPS which has no direct counterpart on the Quadro RTX 8000.
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 PRO 6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $1.91 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $2.04 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 8 | $2.04 | $16.35 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-9 | 1 | $2.19 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 suits environments limited to 260W power draw where the RTX PRO 6000 TDP of 600W exceeds available capacity. Its 48 GB GDDR6 configuration meets needs for smaller models that do not require the 96 GB GDDR7 capacity of the RTX PRO 6000. PCIe 3.0 interconnect on the Quadro RTX 8000 remains adequate for legacy systems that lack PCIe 5.0 support.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
Its FP16 dense performance of 503.8 TFLOPS exceeds the 130.5 TFLOPS dense figure of the Quadro RTX 8000 for accelerated training cycles. PCIe 5.0 interconnect on the RTX PRO 6000 enables faster data movement than the PCIe 3.0 interconnect on the Quadro RTX 8000.
Use Cases
The RTX PRO 6000 delivers FP16 dense performance of 503.8 TFLOPS and 96 GB VRAM which exceed the 130.5 TFLOPS and 48 GB on the Quadro RTX 8000.
The RTX PRO 6000 provides FP8 dense performance of 1007.6 TFLOPS and 1792 GB/s bandwidth that support higher throughput than the Quadro RTX 8000 specifications allow.
The RTX PRO 6000 memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s and FP16 dense value of 503.8 TFLOPS enable larger batch sizes during fine tuning compared to the Quadro RTX 8000.
The RTX PRO 6000 VRAM capacity of 96 GB and FP16 dense performance of 503.8 TFLOPS handle higher resolution generation than the 48 GB and 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000.
The Quadro RTX 8000 at 260W TDP suits power limited scientific setups while the RTX PRO 6000 at 126 TFLOPS FP32 suits compute heavy tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP16 dense performance values appear for each GPU?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 lists 130.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX PRO 6000 lists 503.8 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 reaches 1792 GB/s while the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 672 GB/s.
How do the TDP ratings compare?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 has a TDP of 260W and the RTX PRO 6000 has a TDP of 600W.
Does the RTX PRO 6000 list sparse FP16 performance?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 1007.6 TFLOPS while the Quadro RTX 8000 lists only the dense value of 130.5 TFLOPS.
What interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0 while the RTX PRO 6000 supports PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 8000 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The Quadro RTX 8000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 3.9x the dense FP16 throughput (503.8 vs 130.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 8000.
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