Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4070 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 250W |
| VRAM | 12-16 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 12,800 |
| FP8 (dense) | 116.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 58.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 233.2 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 29.1 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 233.2 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 116.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 466.4 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4070 lists FP32 performance at 29.1 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada lists FP32 performance at 65.3 TFLOPS. This difference means the RTX 5000 Ada completes FP32 workloads in roughly half the time of the RTX 4070 for the same operation count. The RTX 4070 lists dense FP16 performance at 58.3 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish dense FP16 performance. The RTX 4070 lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 233.2 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 1044.4 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth on the RTX 5000 Ada supports larger batch sizes than the 504 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 4070 during memory-bound operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 4070
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RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 suits deployments where power draw must stay at or below 200W. Its 12-16 GB memory capacity handles inference tasks that fit within that limit without requiring the 250W TDP of the RTX 5000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada suits workloads that require 32 GB memory capacity and 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Its 576 GB/s bandwidth further supports larger data transfers than the 504 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 4070.
Use Cases
The RTX 5000 Ada provides 32 GB memory and 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance that exceed the 12-16 GB and 29.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070.
The RTX 5000 Ada supplies 32 GB memory capacity along with 576 GB/s bandwidth that allow larger batch sizes than the 12-16 GB and 504 GB/s on the RTX 4070.
The RTX 5000 Ada delivers 1044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and 32 GB memory that support fine-tuning runs beyond the 233.2 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and 12-16 GB on the RTX 4070.
The RTX 4070 operates at a 200W TDP and supplies 58.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 that meet typical Stable Diffusion requirements without the 250W TDP of the RTX 5000 Ada.
The RTX 5000 Ada provides 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 576 GB/s bandwidth that accelerate FP32 scientific workloads beyond the 29.1 TFLOPS and 504 GB/s on the RTX 4070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between RTX 4070 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 4070 contains 12-16 GB GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5000 Ada contains 32 GB GDDR6 memory.
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
The RTX 4070 reaches 29.1 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 65.3 TFLOPS in FP32.
What are the power requirements for each card?▾
The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200W. The RTX 5000 Ada has a TDP of 250W.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada provides 576 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 4070 provides 504 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Can the RTX 4070 run FP8 workloads with sparsity?▾
The RTX 4070 lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 233.2 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 1044.4 TFLOPS.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 4070 and RTX 5000 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4070 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4070 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 4070 have compared to the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 4070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4070 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 4070 and the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 4070 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 has 12-16 GB of GDDR6X at 504 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the RTX 5000 Ada has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070.
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