Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4000 Ada | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 230W |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 26.7 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 427.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance at 26.7 TFLOPS for the RTX 4000 Ada and 27.8 TFLOPS for the RTX A5000 shows comparable dense computation rates for standard workloads. The RTX A5000 lists FP16 performance with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS while no FP16 figure appears for the RTX 4000 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada versus 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 limits batch size scaling in bandwidth constrained scenarios. The RTX 4000 Ada lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS with no corresponding FP8 value for the RTX A5000.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 4000 Ada
RTX 4000 Ada is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4000 Ada rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Romania, RO | 1 | $0.23 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 4 | $1.38 | $5.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada suits deployments where TDP must remain at 130W to fit power limited servers. Its 20 GB VRAM and PCIe interconnect meet requirements for compact workstation builds focused on FP32 tasks at 26.7 TFLOPS.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 fits scenarios requiring 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate larger data sets. NVLink availability further supports multi GPU scaling beyond the PCIe only design of the alternative card.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth to support larger training batches than the 20 GB and 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada.
Higher memory bandwidth at 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 enables faster token processing compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada.
FP32 rates of 26.7 TFLOPS and 27.8 TFLOPS allow both cards to handle fine tuning workloads with similar dense performance.
The RTX A5000 provides 24 GB VRAM to load larger diffusion models that exceed the 20 GB capacity of the RTX 4000 Ada.
TDP limited to 130W on the RTX 4000 Ada reduces power draw relative to 230W on the RTX A5000 for sustained dense FP32 runs at 26.7 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does memory bandwidth compare on these two GPUs?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada and 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada operates at a TDP of 130W compared with 230W for the RTX A5000.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A5000 includes NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0 only.
What FP32 performance do the cards deliver?▾
FP32 performance stands at 26.7 TFLOPS for the RTX 4000 Ada and 27.8 TFLOPS for the RTX A5000.
Is FP16 performance published for the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
No FP16 value appears for the RTX 4000 Ada whereas the RTX A5000 lists FP16 performance with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4000 Ada or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4000 Ada 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 RTX 4000 Ada have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4000 Ada 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 RTX 4000 Ada and the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.
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