Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 140W |
| VRAM | 12-16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | 6,144 |
| FP4 (dense) | 493.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 123.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 61.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 246.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.9 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 987.8 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 246.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 123.5 TFLOPS | 153.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 493.9 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5070 delivers dense FP16 performance at 61.7 TFLOPS while the RTX A4000 provides FP16 performance only with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS. The FP16 to FP32 ratio for the RTX 5070 equals 2.0 when using the dense FP16 figure of 61.7 TFLOPS against the FP32 figure of 30.9 TFLOPS. The RTX A4000 shows an FP16 with sparsity to FP32 ratio of 8.0 when using the 153.4 TFLOPS figure against the 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 figure. Memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s on the RTX 5070 exceeds the 448 GB/s figure on the RTX A4000 by a factor of 1.5 and this difference supports larger batch sizes during training and inference operations. The RTX 5070 also lists dense FP8 performance at 123.5 TFLOPS and dense INT8 performance at 246.9 TOPS whereas the RTX A4000 does not publish those metrics.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 5070
RTX 5070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 suits scenarios that require dense FP16 performance at 61.7 TFLOPS or higher memory bandwidth at 672 GB/s. Workloads that benefit from PCIe 5.0 interconnect and FP32 throughput of 30.9 TFLOPS favor this GPU over alternatives with lower figures in those categories.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 fits environments where TDP remains at 140W and FP16 performance with sparsity reaches 153.4 TFLOPS. Tasks that operate within VRAM ranges of 16 to 20 GB GDDR6 and do not require published dense tensor metrics align with this GPU.
Use Cases
The RTX 5070 supplies dense FP16 at 61.7 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s that support larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s available on the RTX A4000.
Dense FP16 performance of 61.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 5070 exceeds the options available from the RTX A4000 which lists only sparse FP16 at 153.4 TFLOPS.
Both GPUs provide FP32 performance above 19.2 TFLOPS and sufficient VRAM capacity for fine-tuning workloads though the RTX 5070 adds higher bandwidth at 672 GB/s.
The RTX A4000 maintains TDP at 140W and offers FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS which aligns with diffusion model requirements without exceeding power limits.
FP32 performance of 30.9 TFLOPS combined with PCIe 5.0 interconnect on the RTX 5070 provides advantages over the 19.2 TFLOPS and PCIe 4.0 on the RTX A4000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the RTX 5070 and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5070 reaches 30.9 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32. This produces a ratio of 1.6 in favor of the RTX 5070.
How does memory bandwidth compare on the RTX 5070 versus the RTX A4000?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 672 GB/s on the RTX 5070 and 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000. The RTX 5070 therefore provides 1.5 times the bandwidth of the RTX A4000.
Which GPU has higher TDP between the RTX 5070 and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5070 lists TDP at 250W while the RTX A4000 lists TDP at 140W. The difference equals 110W between the two GPUs.
Does the RTX A4000 publish dense FP16 performance?▾
The RTX A4000 publishes FP16 performance only with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS. Dense FP16 remains unavailable for the RTX A4000 in the provided specifications.
What interconnect does each GPU support?▾
The RTX 5070 supports PCIe 5.0 while the RTX A4000 supports PCIe 4.0. This distinction affects data transfer rates between the GPUs and host systems.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5070 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5070 and RTX A4000 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 5070 have compared to the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5070 and RTX A4000 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 5070 and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5070 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 5070 has 12-16 GB of GDDR7 at 672 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5070 has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A4000.
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