Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5000 Ada | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 300W |
| VRAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 12,800 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 400 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 65.3 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,044.4 TFLOPS | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 91.1 TFLOPS of FP32 performance compared with 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada. FP16 dense performance on the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 364 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada does not publish an FP16 figure. FP8 performance with sparsity on the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 1,457 TFLOPS against 1,044.4 TFLOPS with sparsity on the RTX 5000 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada allows larger batch sizes during training and inference because data movement between memory and compute units occurs at a higher rate.
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RTX 5000 Ada
RTX 5000 Ada is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5000 Ada rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 4 | $0.78 | $3.11 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 4 | $0.79 | $3.16 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.18 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $1.20 | $9.60 | Deploy |
| DigitalOcean | Toronto 1 | 1 | $1.57 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada suits environments where power limits are strict because its TDP is 250W. Workloads that fit within 32 GB of memory and do not require the highest FP8 figures with sparsity benefit from this card. Deployment in systems with constrained cooling or power delivery favors the lower TDP rating of 250W over 300W.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits workloads that need 48 GB of memory and 960 GB/s bandwidth for larger models or datasets. FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS and FP8 figures with sparsity of 1,457 TFLOPS support higher throughput in inference and training scenarios. Systems that can accommodate a 300W TDP gain capacity advantages from these specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 48 GB of memory and 960 GB/s bandwidth that accommodate larger training batches than the 32 GB and 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada.
FP8 performance with sparsity reaches 1,457 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada compared with 1,044.4 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Higher memory capacity of 48 GB and FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada support fine-tuning of models that exceed 32 GB limits.
Both cards share the Ada Lovelace architecture and PCIe interconnect so either handles diffusion workloads within their respective memory capacities.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 91.1 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 960 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the 65.3 TFLOPS and 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between the RTX 5000 Ada and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada contains 32 GB of GDDR6 memory while the RTX 6000 Ada contains 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
FP32 performance is 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada and 91.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada.
What are the TDP ratings for each card?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada has a TDP of 250W and the RTX 6000 Ada has a TDP of 300W.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 960 GB/s of memory bandwidth while the RTX 5000 Ada offers 576 GB/s.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 5000 Ada and RTX 6000 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect and are available in PCIe form factors.
What FP8 performance with sparsity is listed for each GPU?▾
FP8 performance with sparsity is 1,044.4 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada and 1,457 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5000 Ada or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5000 Ada and RTX 6000 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 5000 Ada have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5000 Ada and RTX 6000 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 5000 Ada and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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