Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2070 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 29.9 TFLOPS | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 119.4 TOPS | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 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 of 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 exceeds the 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 2070 while sparse FP16 reaches 309.6 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 with no sparse figure published for the RTX 2070. The FP16 to FP32 ratio equals 154.8 divided by 38.7 on the RTX A6000 and 29.9 divided by 7.5 on the RTX 2070 which indicates greater acceleration potential for mixed precision training and inference on the newer GPU. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s versus 448 GB/s supports larger batch sizes during both training and inference sessions. INT8 dense performance measures 309.7 TOPS on the RTX A6000 against 119.4 TOPS on the RTX 2070 while INT8 with sparsity reaches 619.4 TOPS on the RTX A6000. These ratios derived directly from the listed figures translate to faster tensor operations when sparsity features apply. The 48 GB capacity further enables batch sizes unattainable within the 8 GB limit of the RTX 2070 during memory heavy phases of model execution.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 2070
RTX 2070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2070 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 | 1 | $0.48 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.55 | $1.10 | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 4 | $1.89 | $7.56 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 suits power constrained deployments that operate within a 175W TDP envelope. Its 8 GB capacity and 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating align with smaller models or inference tasks that fit these limits without exceeding PCIe 3.0 interconnect constraints.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits workloads that require 48 GB VRAM and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 throughput for larger batch processing. Its NVLink support and 768 GB/s bandwidth enable scaling beyond the 8 GB and 448 GB/s limits of the RTX 2070 in sustained training or inference runs.
Use Cases
The 48 GB VRAM and 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 exceed the 8 GB and 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 which permits larger models.
The 768 GB/s bandwidth and 309.7 TOPS INT8 dense support higher throughput than the 448 GB/s and 119.4 TOPS on the RTX 2070.
The 48 GB capacity accommodates larger batches than the 8 GB limit while 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 surpasses 7.5 TFLOPS.
The 48 GB VRAM and 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 enable resolutions and batch sizes beyond the 8 GB and 29.9 TFLOPS of the RTX 2070.
The 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 768 GB/s bandwidth provide greater capacity than the 7.5 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 performance numbers?▾
FP32 performance equals 7.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 and 38.7 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A6000 has 768 GB/s bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070.
What TDP ratings apply to these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2070 has a 175W TDP and the RTX A6000 has a 300W TDP.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect?▾
The RTX 2070 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX A6000 uses NVLink and PCIe 4.0.
How do the dense FP16 figures compare?▾
Dense FP16 reaches 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 and 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 have compared to the RTX A6000?▾
The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 and the RTX A6000?▾
The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 5.2x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 29.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.
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