Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P5000 | QUADRO-RTX-6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 260W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 16.3 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 16.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000's 16.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance doubles the P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS, accelerating single-precision computations in machine learning training and scientific simulations. FP16 performance follows the same 16.3 to 8.9 TFLOPS ratio, speeding half-precision inference and mixed-precision training where models fit within VRAM limits.
Memory bandwidth disparity proves critical: 672 GB/s on the RTX 6000 versus 288 GB/s on the P5000 enables larger batch sizes in training large language models, reducing data loading bottlenecks. The RTX 6000's 24 GB VRAM handles bigger models than the P5000's 16 GB, avoiding out-of-memory errors in inference pipelines.
Power consumption reflects capability: the RTX 6000 draws 260W TDP compared to 180W, demanding robust cooling but delivering higher throughput per session. Turing architecture adds tensor core efficiency for deep learning, absent in Pascal.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
Quadro P5000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | Amsterdam | $0.78/GPU/hr $1.56/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | Canada | $0.78/GPU/hr $1.56/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.78/GPU/hr $1.56/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | Amsterdam | $0.78/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.78/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 excels in cost-sensitive environments. Its average cloud pricing of $0.78 per hour across six offers undercuts unavailable RTX 6000 rates, suiting prolonged visualization or light inference runs. With 16 GB VRAM and 180W TDP, it fits power-limited servers for CAD rendering or legacy simulations where 8.9 TFLOPS suffices.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 dominates memory-bound workloads. Its 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth support large-scale model training or high-resolution rendering, surpassing the P5000's 16 GB and 288 GB/s. NVLink interconnect enables efficient multi-GPU configurations for distributed computing.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000's 24 GB VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth handle larger models and batches better than the P5000's 16 GB and 288 GB/s.
16.3 TFLOPS FP16 performance doubles the P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS, accelerating high-throughput inference.
P5000's 16 GB VRAM suffices for smaller models at $0.78/hr; RTX 6000's 24 GB aids larger ones.
Turing architecture with 16.3 TFLOPS and higher bandwidth boosts generative rendering over Pascal.
P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS and 180W TDP provide cost-effective performance for standard simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the performance difference between Quadro P5000 and RTX 6000?▾
The RTX 6000 delivers 16.3 TFLOPS in FP32 and FP16, doubling the P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS. This results in approximately twice the compute speed for ML and rendering tasks.
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
The RTX 6000 offers 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM compared to the P5000's 16 GB GDDR5X. Extra capacity supports larger datasets in training.
How does memory bandwidth compare?▾
RTX 6000 achieves 672 GB/s, more than double the P5000's 288 GB/s. Higher bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in batch processing.
What are the power requirements?▾
P5000 has 180W TDP; RTX 6000 requires 260W. Lower TDP suits constrained setups.
Is cloud pricing available for these GPUs?▾
P5000 averages $0.78 per hour across six providers. RTX 6000 has no live cloud offers.
Does RTX 6000 support NVLink?▾
Yes, RTX 6000 includes NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. P5000 uses only PCIe.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the Quadro RTX 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and Quadro RTX 6000 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 P5000 have compared to the Quadro RTX 6000?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and Quadro RTX 6000 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 P5000 and the Quadro RTX 6000?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing (2018). The Quadro RTX 6000 delivers 1.8x the FP16 throughput and 2.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.