Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX A5000 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 300W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 8,192 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 256 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 27.8 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 222.2 TFLOPS | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 performance with sparsity reaches 222.2 TFLOPS on the A5000 and 309.6 TFLOPS on the A6000 so the A6000 delivers a higher sparse FP16 rate for matrix operations. The A6000 also lists dense FP16 at 154.8 TFLOPS which exceeds the A5000 sparse figure in certain dense workloads. FP32 throughput of 38.7 TFLOPS on the A6000 versus 27.8 TFLOPS on the A5000 indicates greater throughput for single precision scientific calculations on the larger card. Identical 768 GB/s memory bandwidth on both GPUs means batch size scaling depends primarily on the doubled 48 GB capacity of the A6000 rather than bandwidth differences.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 2 | $0.48 | $0.96 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 2 | $0.50 | $1.00 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.55 | $1.10 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $0.76 | — | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 45 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 suits deployments where 230W TDP limits cooling requirements and 24 GB memory meets model size needs. Its 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating supports moderate precision workloads without exceeding power budgets typical of compact workstations.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits scenarios requiring 48 GB memory to accommodate larger batches or models alongside 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 309.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. Its higher TDP of 300W remains acceptable when maximum sparse tensor throughput drives selection.
Use Cases
The A6000 supplies 48 GB memory and 309.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity to support larger training batches than the A5000 24 GB and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
The A6000 48 GB capacity and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 allow sustained inference of bigger models compared with the A5000 limits.
Both GPUs share 768 GB/s bandwidth while the A5000 lower 230W TDP suits efficiency focused fine tuning and the A6000 higher 309.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity suits speed.
The A6000 48 GB memory accommodates higher resolution generation workloads beyond the A5000 24 GB capacity.
The A6000 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating provides greater throughput than the A5000 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 for precision heavy calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the cards deliver?▾
The RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Do both GPUs share the same memory bandwidth?▾
Yes both the RTX A5000 and RTX A6000 provide 768 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU offers higher FP16 performance with sparsity?▾
The RTX A6000 reaches 309.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX A5000 reaches 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
What TDP values apply to each model?▾
The RTX A5000 operates at 230W TDP and the RTX A6000 operates at 300W TDP.
Which interconnects do these GPUs support?▾
Both the RTX A5000 and RTX A6000 support NVLink and PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX A5000 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX A5000 and RTX A6000 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 A5000 have compared to the RTX A6000?▾
The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX A5000 and RTX A6000 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 A5000 and the RTX A6000?▾
The RTX A5000 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s; the RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A6000 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A5000.
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