Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX A2000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 230W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,328 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 8 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 63.9 TFLOPS | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 performance with sparsity equals 222.2 TFLOPS on the A5000 and 63.9 TFLOPS on the A2000, establishing a ratio near 3.5 times. FP32 dense performance follows a similar ratio of 27.8 TFLOPS to 8 TFLOPS. The FP16 with sparsity to FP32 dense delta therefore favors accelerated sparse matrix operations during training and inference on the A5000. Memory bandwidth at 768 GB/s versus 288 GB/s supports larger batch sizes on the A5000 without exceeding the 24 GB capacity limit. The A2000 remains constrained to smaller batches within its 12 GB maximum under the same workload conditions.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX A2000
RTX A2000 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX A2000 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.27 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX A2000
The A2000 fits environments limited to 70W TDP where 12 GB VRAM and 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity suffice for inference or light fine tuning. Its PCIe form factor and lower power draw allow dense installations in compact servers without exceeding thermal budgets.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The A5000 addresses workloads that require 24 GB VRAM and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity to handle larger models or higher batch sizes. Its 768 GB/s bandwidth and 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 dense rating accelerate training steps and scientific simulations that exceed the limits of the smaller card.
Use Cases
The A5000 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity to support larger models than the A2000 12 GB limit permits.
Higher 768 GB/s bandwidth and 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 dense rating on the A5000 enable faster token generation with larger batches.
Both cards share Ampere architecture and PCIe interconnect while the A2000 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity meets needs for smaller fine tuning jobs.
The A5000 24 GB GDDR6 and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity accommodate higher resolution image batches than the A2000 provides.
FP32 dense performance of 27.8 TFLOPS combined with 768 GB/s bandwidth on the A5000 accelerates compute heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance with sparsity compare between the two GPUs?▾
The A5000 reaches 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the A2000 reaches 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity, producing a ratio of approximately 3.5 times.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The A5000 provides 768 GB/s memory bandwidth compared with 288 GB/s on the A2000.
What are the TDP values for the RTX A2000 and RTX A5000?▾
The A2000 TDP is 70W and the A5000 TDP is 230W.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect options?▾
Both support PCIe 4.0 while the A5000 additionally supports NVLink.
How does FP32 performance differ?▾
The A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 dense and the A2000 delivers 8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX A2000 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX A2000 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 A2000 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX A2000 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 A2000 and the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A2000 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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