Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX A6000 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 600W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 154.8 TFLOPS | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 309.7 TOPS | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 38.7 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 4,030.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 309.6 TFLOPS | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 619.4 TOPS | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 154.8 TFLOPS on the A6000 and 503.8 TFLOPS on the PRO 6000. This ratio indicates that the PRO 6000 completes the same dense FP16 operations in roughly one third the time. Sparse FP16 figures of 309.6 TFLOPS and 1007.6 TFLOPS preserve the same relative advantage when sparsity is enabled. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the PRO 6000 compared with 768 GB/s on the A6000 permits larger batch sizes during training and inference before memory becomes the limiting factor. FP32 throughput of 126 TFLOPS versus 38.7 TFLOPS further widens the gap for workloads that remain bound by single precision arithmetic. The doubled VRAM capacity on the PRO 6000 supports models that exceed 48 GB without partitioning across multiple cards.
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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $0.48 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.55 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
7 providers in stock, 45 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A6000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX PRO 6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.69 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-9 | 2 | $2.19 | $4.38 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-4 | 4 | $2.38 | $9.53 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 2 | $2.40 | $4.79 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 2 | $2.51 | $5.01 | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 15 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX PRO 6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 suits environments where power delivery is limited to 300W per card. Its 48 GB capacity remains sufficient for models that fit within that limit while delivering 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 fits workloads that require 96 GB of memory and 1792 GB/s bandwidth. Its 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating accelerates both training and inference when model size exceeds the capacity of the A6000.
Use Cases
The PRO 6000 supplies 96 GB VRAM and 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accommodate larger models and batch sizes than the A6000.
Higher memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s and 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 allow faster token generation for models above 48 GB.
The 1007.6 TFLOPS sparse FP16 rating and doubled VRAM reduce iteration time compared with the A6000 specifications.
Both cards handle typical diffusion workloads yet the A6000 at 300W TDP may be preferred in power constrained servers.
FP32 performance of 126 TFLOPS and 1792 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations that benefit from the PRO 6000 configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dense FP16 ratings for these GPUs?▾
Dense FP16 performance measures 154.8 TFLOPS on the A6000 and 503.8 TFLOPS on the PRO 6000. The figures allow direct comparison of throughput for half precision workloads.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the two cards?▾
Memory bandwidth stands at 768 GB/s for the A6000 and 1792 GB/s for the PRO 6000. The higher value supports larger batches before bandwidth saturation occurs.
What TDP values apply to each GPU?▾
The A6000 carries a 300W TDP rating while the PRO 6000 carries a 600W TDP rating. System power and cooling requirements scale accordingly.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX A6000 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX A6000 and RTX PRO 6000 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 A6000 have compared to the RTX PRO 6000?▾
The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX A6000 and RTX PRO 6000 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 A6000 and the RTX PRO 6000?▾
The RTX A6000 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 3.3x the dense FP16 throughput (503.8 vs 154.8 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A6000.
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