Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 140W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 6,144 |
| FP8 (dense) | 728.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 364 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 728.5 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.1 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,457 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 728 TFLOPS | 153.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,457 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance reaches 91.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada compared to 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000. Memory bandwidth measures 960 GB/s for the RTX 6000 Ada against 448 GB/s for the RTX A4000. The RTX 6000 Ada lists FP16 dense performance at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS while the RTX A4000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth on the RTX 6000 Ada supports larger batch sizes during training and inference operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| DigitalOcean | Toronto 1 | 1 | $1.57 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 9 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A4000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada suits workloads that require 48 GB of GDDR6 memory and 91.1 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. Its 960 GB/s memory bandwidth further benefits applications that process large datasets without frequent data transfers.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 fits environments constrained by a 140W TDP limit and PCIe form factor requirements. Its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth remains adequate for tasks that operate within 16 GB to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 48 GB of GDDR6 memory compared to the 16 GB to 20 GB range on the RTX A4000.
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance while the RTX A4000 provides no dense FP16 figure.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 728 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity against 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity on the RTX A4000.
Both GPUs support PCIe form factors and PCIe 4.0 interconnect though memory capacity differs.
The RTX 6000 Ada achieves 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 compared to 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX A4000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the RTX 6000 Ada and RTX A4000 deliver?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 91.1 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32.
What memory bandwidth separates the RTX 6000 Ada from the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU has the higher TDP rating?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada carries a 300W TDP rating. The RTX A4000 carries a 140W TDP rating.
Do the RTX 6000 Ada and RTX A4000 share the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 6000 Ada and the RTX A4000 use PCIe 4.0 interconnect in PCIe form factors.
What FP16 figures are published for each GPU?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada publishes 364 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 728 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX A4000 publishes 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 6000 Ada or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada have compared to the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2022) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A4000.
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