Specifications Compared
| Spec | GAUDI2 | QUADRO-RTX-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 230W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Gaudi | Turing |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| Interconnect | Ethernet | NVLink |
| FP16 Performance | 420 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 420 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,460 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Gaudi 2 demonstrates overwhelming compute superiority: 420 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 enables training large models 37 times faster than Quadro RTX 5000's 11.2 TFLOPS in both precisions. This parity in half and single precision on Gaudi 2 supports efficient mixed-precision training, minimizing accuracy loss during backpropagation, whereas Quadro RTX 5000's lower throughput limits it to smaller datasets or inference-only roles.
Memory capacity defines workload feasibility: Gaudi 2's 96 GB HBM2e handles models exceeding 16 GB GDDR6 on Quadro RTX 5000, allowing batch sizes up to six times larger without out-of-memory errors. The 2460 GB/s bandwidth on Gaudi 2 versus 448 GB/s on Quadro RTX 5000 accelerates data movement, reducing latency in memory-bound tasks like transformer inference by over five times.
Power draw reflects capability: Gaudi 2's 600W TDP sustains peak performance in data centers, while Quadro RTX 5000's 230W suits edge or desktop use. Interconnect choices further diverge, with Gaudi 2's Ethernet enabling scalable clusters and Quadro RTX 5000's NVLink favoring multi-GPU NVIDIA setups.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
Gaudi 2
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LeaderGPU | 8×Intel Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 64 vCPU 2048GB RAM 96174GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.91/GPU/hr $7.29/hr total (8×) | Available | ||
 Denvr | 8×Intel Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 160 vCPU 1024GB RAM 30400GB Storage | Virginia | $1.25/GPU/hr $10.00/hr total (8×) |
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.82/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.82/GPU/hr $1.64/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the Gaudi 2
Gaudi 2 excels in high-throughput AI workloads: its 96 GB HBM2e VRAM and 2460 GB/s bandwidth support training billion-parameter LLMs or large-batch inference unattainable on 16 GB setups. Cloud users prioritizing raw performance over ecosystem lock-in select it at $0.91 per hour for tasks demanding 420 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 throughput.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
Quadro RTX 5000 fits budget-conscious or NVIDIA-centric environments: its $0.82 per hour pricing and 230W TDP minimize costs for small-scale visualization, CAD, or fine-tuning under 11.2 TFLOPS. PCIe form factor and NVLink interconnect integrate seamlessly with legacy software stacks where 16 GB GDDR6 suffices.
Use Cases
Gaudi 2's 96 GB HBM2e VRAM and 420 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 handle massive models and batches infeasible on Quadro RTX 5000's 16 GB and 11.2 TFLOPS.
The 2460 GB/s bandwidth on Gaudi 2 supports high-throughput serving of large LLMs, far exceeding Quadro RTX 5000's 448 GB/s for real-time queries.
Gaudi 2's 420 TFLOPS compute accelerates parameter updates on datasets fitting 96 GB VRAM, outperforming Quadro RTX 5000's limited 11.2 TFLOPS capacity.
Quadro RTX 5000's 16 GB GDDR6 suffices for standard image generation at $0.82 per hour; Gaudi 2's superior specs enable higher resolutions or batches.
Quadro RTX 5000's NVLink and PCIe form factor integrate with HPC tools needing under 11.2 TFLOPS, at lower 230W TDP than Gaudi 2's 600W.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
Gaudi 2 provides 96 GB HBM2e VRAM. Quadro RTX 5000 offers 16 GB GDDR6. This sixfold difference allows Gaudi 2 to manage much larger models.
What is the FP32 performance comparison?▾
Gaudi 2 achieves 420 TFLOPS FP32. Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS FP32. Gaudi 2 exceeds it by a factor of 37 for compute-intensive tasks.
How do memory bandwidths differ?▾
Gaudi 2 features 2460 GB/s bandwidth. Quadro RTX 5000 has 448 GB/s. Gaudi 2's fivefold advantage speeds data-heavy workloads like training.
What are the cloud prices?▾
Gaudi 2 starts at $0.91 per hour, averaging $1.08 across two offers. Quadro RTX 5000 averages $0.82 per hour across two offers.
Which has higher TDP?▾
Gaudi 2 consumes 600W TDP for sustained high performance. Quadro RTX 5000 uses 230W, suiting lower-power deployments.
What interconnects do they use?▾
Gaudi 2 employs Ethernet for cluster scaling. Quadro RTX 5000 uses NVLink for multi-GPU NVIDIA communication.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 Gaudi 2 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The Gaudi 2 delivers 37.5x the FP16 throughput and 5.5x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.