A10 vs RTX 4070 SUPER

AmperevsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The A10 emerges as the superior choice for most cloud-based AI workloads: its 24 GB VRAM handles prevalent large-model demands better than RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB, complemented by lower 150W TDP and pricing from $0.60/hr. Compute gap of 14 percent rarely offsets memory advantages in training or inference.

A10 from $0.60/hrRTX 4070 SUPER from $0.50/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecA10RTX-4070
TDP150W200W
VRAM24 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores9,2165,888
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
Interconnect
Tensor Cores288184
FP16 Performance31.2 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance31.2 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance250 TOPS466 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth600 GB/s504 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The RTX 4070 SUPER holds a compute advantage: 35.5 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 outpaces A10's 31.2 TFLOPS, yielding roughly 14 percent faster matrix operations central to neural network training and inference. This matters in FP16-optimized frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, where training epochs complete quicker on Ada Lovelace's refined cores.

Memory specs diverge significantly. A10's 24 GB VRAM enables handling models exceeding 12 GB on RTX 4070 SUPER, supporting bigger batch sizes in LLM fine-tuning without swapping to system RAM. RTX 4070 SUPER counters with 672 GB/s bandwidth, 12 percent above A10's 600 GB/s, accelerating data transfers for high-throughput inference at scale.

Power efficiency tilts toward A10 at 150W TDP versus 220W, allowing denser cloud deployments. Newer architecture in RTX 4070 SUPER implies better utilization of features like improved tensor cores, though raw specs show balanced trade-offs for mixed workloads.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

A10

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
LeaderGPU
LeaderGPU
10×NVIDIA A10
24GB VRAM
$0.60/GPU/hr
$6.00/hr total (10×)
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
$0.73/GPU/hr
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
2×NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
$0.73/GPU/hr
$1.47/hr total (2×)
Available
LeaderGPU
LeaderGPU
8×NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB
80GB VRAM
$0.90/GPU/hr
$7.20/hr total (8×)
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
$1.00/GPU/hr
Available

RTX 4070 SUPER

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
12GB VRAM
$0.50/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the A10

Opt for the A10 in memory-constrained scenarios such as training or inferring large language models exceeding 12 GB VRAM. Its 24 GB capacity handles substantial batch sizes without fragmentation, ideal for Stable Diffusion with high-resolution outputs. Cloud availability from $0.60/hr and 150W TDP further suit prolonged, cost-sensitive runs in virtualized environments.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER

Select the RTX 4070 SUPER for compute-intensive tasks leveraging its 35.5 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 performance, 14 percent above A10, such as rapid prototyping in fine-tuning or scientific simulations. Higher 672 GB/s bandwidth excels in bandwidth-bound inference pipelines. Note lack of current cloud offers may limit accessibility compared to A10.

Use Cases

LLM Training
A10

A10's 24 GB VRAM supports larger models and batch sizes critical for LLM training, surpassing RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB limit.

LLM Inference
Either

RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.5 TFLOPS and 672 GB/s bandwidth enable fast single-query inference, while A10's VRAM aids batched high-volume serving.

Fine-tuning
A10

A10 accommodates full model loading with 24 GB VRAM during fine-tuning, avoiding out-of-memory errors on RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB.

Stable Diffusion
A10

A10's doubled VRAM capacity generates higher-resolution images without tiling, leveraging 600 GB/s bandwidth effectively.

Scientific Computing
RTX 4070 SUPER

RTX 4070 SUPER's 14 percent higher 35.5 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates simulations, with Ada architecture optimizations for parallel scientific algorithms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these GPUs handle large batch sizes?

A10's 24 GB VRAM excels for large batches in training, while RTX 4070 SUPER's 672 GB/s bandwidth supports high-throughput smaller batches. Choice hinges on model size exceeding 12 GB.

Which is cheaper to rent, the A10 or the RTX 4070?

Cloud rental prices for both the A10 and RTX 4070 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 A10 have compared to the RTX 4070?

The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find A10 and RTX 4070 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 A10 and the RTX 4070?

The A10 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The A10 delivers 1.1x the FP16 throughput and 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070.