Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4000 Ada | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 70W |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 26.7 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 427.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput measures 26.7 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 4000 Ada versus 8 TFLOPS dense on the RTX A2000. This difference indicates that the RTX 4000 Ada completes dense floating point operations more than three times faster during training and inference steps that rely on FP32 precision. The RTX A2000 lists FP16 performance of 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity while the RTX 4000 Ada lists FP8 performance of 427.6 TFLOPS with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada versus 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000 permits larger batch sizes in memory bound operations before data movement limits throughput.
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RTX 4000 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada suits scenarios that require 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 performance. Workloads involving larger models or higher resolution data benefit from the 360 GB/s memory bandwidth and 130W TDP envelope of this card.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 fits environments where 70W TDP and 6 to 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM suffice for the task. Power constrained systems gain from the lower 70W rating while still accessing 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 288 GB/s bandwidth.
Use Cases
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 which accommodate larger training batches than the 12 GB maximum and 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX A2000.
The RTX 4000 Ada delivers 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth that accelerate inference throughput beyond the 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 288 GB/s of the RTX A2000.
The 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 360 GB/s memory bandwidth on the RTX 4000 Ada enable fine-tuning of models that exceed the 12 GB capacity of the RTX A2000.
Both GPUs handle Stable Diffusion workloads yet the RTX 4000 Ada processes larger batches via 20 GB VRAM while the RTX A2000 operates efficiently at 70W TDP.
The RTX 4000 Ada provides 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth that speed dense matrix operations compared with 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada achieves 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A2000 achieves 8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada reaches 360 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A2000 reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What TDP values apply to the RTX 4000 Ada and RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada lists a TDP of 130W. The RTX A2000 lists a TDP of 70W.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 4000 Ada and the RTX A2000 use PCIe 4.0 interconnects in PCIe form factors.
What sparse tensor performance figures appear in the specifications?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada lists 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. The RTX A2000 lists 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4000 Ada or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4000 Ada 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 RTX 4000 Ada have compared to the RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4000 Ada 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 RTX 4000 Ada and the RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX 4000 Ada has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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