Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P4000 | RTX-5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W | 250W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,792 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| FP16 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 243 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute performance shows stark contrast: the RTX 5070 achieves 40.6 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32, compared to 5.3 TFLOPS on the Quadro P4000, enabling over seven times faster matrix operations critical for deep learning. This delta accelerates training and inference pipelines, as FP16 matching FP32 on both indicates balanced precision handling without specialized tensor core disparities in these specs.
Memory specifications favor the RTX 5070 decisively: 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM supports larger models than the P4000's 8 GB GDDR5, while 448 GB/s bandwidth versus 243 GB/s permits bigger batch sizes in training without data starvation. Higher bandwidth reduces latency in memory-bound tasks like Stable Diffusion generation or scientific simulations.
Power draw impacts deployment: the P4000's 105W TDP suits low-energy setups, but the RTX 5070's 250W demands robust cooling, trading efficiency for raw throughput in cloud instances.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
Quadro P4000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM | 8GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | Canada | $0.51/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM | 8GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.51/GPU/hr $1.02/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM | 8GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | Canada | $0.51/GPU/hr $1.02/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM | 8GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | Amsterdam | $0.51/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM | 8GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.51/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 suits power-constrained environments: its 105W TDP consumes less than half the RTX 5070's 250W, ideal for edge deployments or clusters with strict energy limits. Legacy professional software, such as older CAD applications optimized for Quadro drivers, performs reliably on the P4000's Pascal architecture without compatibility issues.
When to Choose the RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 excels in compute-intensive workloads: 40.6 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 crushes the P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS, speeding AI training by over sevenfold. With 12 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth at $0.21 per hour average, it handles modern LLMs and diffusion models cost-effectively versus the P4000's $0.51 per hour.
Use Cases
The RTX 5070's 40.6 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and 12 GB VRAM enable training larger models with bigger batches than the P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS and 8 GB.
RTX 5070 inference benefits from 448 GB/s bandwidth for high-throughput serving, far exceeding P4000's 243 GB/s and yielding lower latency.
Sevenfold compute advantage at 40.6 TFLOPS over 5.3 TFLOPS accelerates fine-tuning iterations on the RTX 5070.
RTX 5070's higher VRAM and bandwidth handle high-resolution generations without bottlenecks, unlike P4000 limitations.
Blackwell architecture and 40.6 TFLOPS outperform Pascal's 5.3 TFLOPS for simulations requiring intensive FP32 computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has higher performance?▾
The RTX 5070 delivers 40.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, over seven times the Quadro P4000's 5.3 TFLOPS. This makes it vastly superior for compute-heavy tasks.
How do prices compare in the cloud?▾
RTX 5070 rentals start at $0.08 per hour with $0.21 average across six offers, cheaper than Quadro P4000's $0.51 average from $0.51 starting price.
What is the VRAM difference?▾
RTX 5070 provides 12 GB GDDR7 versus Quadro P4000's 8 GB GDDR5, allowing larger models and datasets.
Which has better memory bandwidth?▾
RTX 5070 offers 448 GB/s, nearly double the P4000's 243 GB/s, improving batch sizes and data transfer speeds.
What are the power requirements?▾
Quadro P4000 uses 105W TDP, lower than RTX 5070's 250W, suiting low-power scenarios better.
Which is newer?▾
RTX 5070 uses 2025 Blackwell architecture, while Quadro P4000 relies on 2017 Pascal, marking an eight-year advancement.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P4000 or the RTX 5070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P4000 and RTX 5070 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 5070?▾
The Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find Quadro P4000 and RTX 5070 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 5070?▾
The Quadro P4000 uses the Pascal architecture (2017) while the RTX 5070 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5070 delivers 7.7x the FP16 throughput and 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P4000.