Quadro P4000 vs RTX 3070 Ti

PascalvsAmpereUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 3070 Ti emerges as the clear winner for common compute use cases. It provides 3.8 times FP32 performance at 20.3 TFLOPS over 5.3 TFLOPS and six times lower cost at $0.08 per hour, making it ideal for AI/ML despite higher 220W TDP.

Quadro P4000 from $0.51/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-P4000RTX-3070
TDP105W220W
VRAM8 GB8 GB
CUDA Cores1,7925,888
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
Interconnect
FP16 Performance5.3 TFLOPS20.3 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance5.3 TFLOPS20.3 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth243 GB/s448 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Spec differences yield substantial real-world impacts. The RTX 3070 Ti achieves 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 versus the Quadro P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS, enabling up to 3.8 times faster matrix multiplications in training loops or full-precision inference. Equivalent FP16 rates on both support mixed-precision training, but RTX 3070 Ti scales better for large models due to bandwidth. Its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, 84 percent above 243 GB/s, permits larger batch sizes in memory-bound scenarios like transformer inference, reducing iterations and overhead. Lower bandwidth on P4000 limits batches, slowing throughput for LLMs or diffusion models. TDP varies: 105W P4000 fits low-power clusters, while 220W RTX 3070 Ti requires robust cooling but delivers density-normalized gains.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

Quadro P4000

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P4000
8GB VRAM
$0.51/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P4000
8GB VRAM
$0.51/GPU/hr
$1.02/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P4000
8GB VRAM
$0.51/GPU/hr
$1.02/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P4000
8GB VRAM
$0.51/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P4000
8GB VRAM
$0.51/GPU/hr
Available

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When to Choose the Quadro P4000

The Quadro P4000 fits legacy professional software demanding Pascal drivers or certified stability, such as specific CAD pipelines. Its 105W TDP supports power-constrained environments like edge deployments or dense on-premise racks where 220W exceeds limits.

When to Choose the RTX 3070 Ti

The RTX 3070 Ti dominates modern AI tasks with 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 448 GB/s bandwidth, handling larger workloads efficiently. At $0.08 per hour average versus $0.51 per hour, it offers superior value for training, inference, or generation across cloud providers.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 3070 Ti

RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS FP16 outperforms P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS by 3.8 times, speeding convergence. Higher 448 GB/s bandwidth supports bigger batches.

LLM Inference
RTX 3070 Ti

RTX 3070 Ti handles larger batches with 448 GB/s bandwidth versus 243 GB/s, boosting throughput. 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 ensures low latency.

Fine-tuning
RTX 3070 Ti

Ampere's 20.3 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates parameter updates 3.8 times faster than P4000. Cost at $0.08 per hour maximizes budget.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 3070 Ti

RTX 3070 Ti's bandwidth and 20.3 TFLOPS generate images faster with 8 GB VRAM suiting models. Lower $0.08 per hour pricing aids iteration.

Scientific Computing
Either

P4000's 105W TDP suits low-power simulations; RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS excels for FP32-heavy codes. Match to power and budget needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU is faster for AI training?

The RTX 3070 Ti leads with 20.3 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32, 3.8 times above P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS. Bandwidth at 448 GB/s versus 243 GB/s further accelerates batches.

How do prices compare in the cloud?

Quadro P4000 averages $0.51 per hour across 6 offers. RTX 3070 Ti averages $0.08 per hour across 2 offers, providing six times better value.

Do they have the same VRAM?

Both deliver 8 GB VRAM: P4000 uses GDDR5, RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6. RTX bandwidth of 448 GB/s outperforms P4000's 243 GB/s for data movement.

What is the power consumption difference?

Quadro P4000 draws 105W TDP, suitable for low-power setups. RTX 3070 Ti requires 220W, demanding better cooling but yielding higher performance.

Which architecture is newer?

RTX 3070 Ti uses 2020 Ampere with 20.3 TFLOPS. P4000 relies on 2017 Pascal at 5.3 TFLOPS, lacking tensor core advancements.

Can both handle Stable Diffusion?

Both fit 8 GB models, but RTX 3070 Ti's 448 GB/s bandwidth and 20.3 TFLOPS generate faster. P4000 suffices for light use at higher cost.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P4000 or the RTX 3070?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P4000 and RTX 3070 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 Quadro P4000 have compared to the RTX 3070?

The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find Quadro P4000 and RTX 3070 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 Quadro P4000 and the RTX 3070?

The Quadro P4000 uses the Pascal architecture (2017) while the RTX 3070 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3070 delivers 3.8x the FP16 throughput and 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P4000.

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