Quadro P4000 vs RTX 4070 SUPER

PascalvsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 4070 SUPER wins for common use cases like ML training and inference. It delivers over 6x the compute at 35 TFLOPS versus 5.3 TFLOPS, doubles bandwidth to 504 GB/s, and adds 4 GB VRAM, justifying the higher 220W TDP despite current unavailability in cloud listings.

Quadro P4000 from $0.51/hrRTX 4070 SUPER from $0.50/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-P4000RTX-4070
TDP105W200W
VRAM8 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores1,7925,888
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
Interconnect
FP16 Performance5.3 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance5.3 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth243 GB/s504 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute performance differs vastly: the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves 35 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, over six times the Quadro P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS. This delta accelerates neural network training by processing more floating-point operations per second and speeds inference for real-time applications.

Memory specs impact workloads directly. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM exceeds the P4000's 8 GB, accommodating larger models without out-of-memory errors. Its 504 GB/s bandwidth, more than double the 243 GB/s, supports bigger batch sizes in training, minimizing overhead from smaller batches on the older GPU.

In practice, these advantages mean the RTX 4070 SUPER handles modern AI demands like LLM fine-tuning efficiently, while the P4000 limits scale due to dated architecture.

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

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 Quadro P4000

The Quadro P4000 fits low-budget or power-constrained cloud deployments. At $0.51 per hour average and 105W TDP, it excels for legacy CAD, light visualization, or simple simulations optimized for Quadro drivers where high performance is unnecessary.

Choose it when availability trumps speed, as 6 live offers exist versus none for the RTX 4070 SUPER.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER

The RTX 4070 SUPER dominates demanding compute tasks. Its 35 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 504 GB/s bandwidth outperform the P4000 in AI training and inference, supporting larger models with 12 GB VRAM.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 4070 SUPER

RTX 4070 SUPER's 35 TFLOPS FP16 enables faster training cycles than P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS. Higher bandwidth of 504 GB/s supports larger batches.

LLM Inference
RTX 4070 SUPER

12 GB VRAM and 504 GB/s bandwidth handle high-throughput serving better than 8 GB and 243 GB/s.

Fine-tuning
RTX 4070 SUPER

Superior 35 TFLOPS FP32 speeds parameter updates on larger datasets versus 5.3 TFLOPS.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 SUPER

Ada architecture with 35 TFLOPS accelerates generation; 12 GB VRAM fits complex pipelines.

Scientific Computing
RTX 4070 SUPER

35 TFLOPS FP32 outperforms 5.3 TFLOPS for simulations; higher bandwidth aids data-intensive codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between Quadro P4000 and RTX 4070 SUPER?

RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB GDDR6X VRAM. Quadro P4000 offers 8 GB GDDR5. Extra VRAM benefits larger AI models.

How do their memory bandwidths compare?

RTX 4070 SUPER provides 504 GB/s bandwidth. Quadro P4000 delivers 243 GB/s. Double bandwidth improves batch processing.

What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?

Quadro P4000 starts at $0.51 per hour, averaging $0.51 across 6 offers. RTX 4070 SUPER has no live cloud offers.

Compare FP32 performance.

RTX 4070 SUPER reaches 35 TFLOPS FP32. Quadro P4000 achieves 5.3 TFLOPS. This yields over 6x speedup for compute.

Which has lower TDP?

Quadro P4000 TDP is 105W. RTX 4070 SUPER TDP is 220W. Lower TDP suits power-limited setups.

What architectures power these GPUs?

Quadro P4000 uses Pascal from 2017. RTX 4070 SUPER employs Ada Lovelace from 2023. Newer architecture adds efficiency.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P4000 or the RTX 4070?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P4000 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 Quadro P4000 have compared to the RTX 4070?

The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find Quadro P4000 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 Quadro P4000 and the RTX 4070?

The Quadro P4000 uses the Pascal architecture (2017) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 delivers 5.5x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P4000.

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