Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX A5000 | V100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 300W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16-32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 8,192 | 5,120 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Volta |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 125 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM2, PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 256 | 640 |
| FP32 Performance | 27.8 TFLOPS | 15.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 7.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 900 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 222.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance stands at 27.8 TFLOPS for the RTX A5000 and 15.7 TFLOPS for the V100 with both figures representing dense computation. The FP16 figure with sparsity reaches 222.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 while the FP16 figure remains dense at 125 TFLOPS on the V100 so like for like comparison stays limited to FP32 values. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 versus 900 GB/s on the V100 influences maximum batch sizes during training workloads where higher bandwidth permits larger batches before memory saturation occurs. The 230W TDP on the RTX A5000 compared with the 300W TDP on the V100 indicates lower power draw for equivalent dense FP32 throughput.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.27 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 7 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
V100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 2 | $0.22 | $0.45 | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-3 | 1 | $0.83 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ca1 | 1 | $2.30 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 73 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All V100 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 suits workloads that require 24 GB GDDR6 memory and 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 at 230W TDP. Scenarios with PCIe 4.0 interconnect and Ampere architecture benefit from the RTX A5000 when power efficiency matters alongside NVLink support.
When to Choose the V100
The V100 fits workloads that require 900 GB/s memory bandwidth and 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance at the cost of 300W TDP. Scenarios with SXM2 form factor and Volta architecture benefit from the V100 when maximum bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in dense FP32 operations at 15.7 TFLOPS.
Use Cases
The V100 supplies 900 GB/s bandwidth that supports larger batch sizes than the 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 during dense FP32 training at 15.7 TFLOPS.
The RTX A5000 provides 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity that exceeds the 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the V100 for inference throughput.
The RTX A5000 operates at 230W TDP with 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 24 GB memory which suits sustained fine tuning sessions better than the 300W TDP on the V100.
The RTX A5000 includes 24 GB GDDR6 memory that accommodates larger models than the lower end of the 16 to 32 GB range on the V100.
Both GPUs deliver NVLink interconnect with the RTX A5000 at 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the V100 at 15.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 so selection depends on bandwidth needs of 768 GB/s versus 900 GB/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the RTX A5000 deliver compared with the V100?▾
The RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the V100 delivers 15.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. These figures come directly from the listed specifications for each GPU.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth the RTX A5000 or the V100?▾
The V100 has 900 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A5000 has 768 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What is the TDP of the RTX A5000 versus the V100?▾
The RTX A5000 has a TDP of 230W. The V100 has a TDP of 300W.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink like the V100?▾
The RTX A5000 supports NVLink interconnect along with PCIe 4.0. The V100 supports NVLink interconnect along with PCIe 3.0.
What FP16 performance is listed for each GPU?▾
The RTX A5000 lists 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The V100 lists 125 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX A5000 or the V100?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX A5000 and V100 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 V100?▾
The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.
Can I find RTX A5000 and V100 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 V100?▾
The RTX A5000 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s; the V100 has 16-32 GB of HBM2 at 900 GB/s, so the V100 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A5000.
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