Quadro P5000 vs RTX 3060 Ti

PascalvsAmpereUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 3060 Ti wins for common cloud use cases like AI training and inference. It provides 43 percent higher TFLOPS, 25 percent more bandwidth, lower 170 W TDP, and pricing at $0.06 per hour average versus $0.78 per hour, outweighing P5000's VRAM advantage.

Quadro P5000 from $0.78/hrRTX 3060 Ti from $0.23/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-P5000RTX-3060
TDP180W170W
VRAM16 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores2,5603,584
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
Interconnect
FP16 Performance8.9 TFLOPS12.7 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance8.9 TFLOPS12.7 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth288 GB/s360 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute performance favors the RTX 3060 Ti: its 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32 exceeds the Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS by 43 percent, accelerating matrix operations in training and inference. Equal FP16 and FP32 rates on both indicate baseline shader performance without tensor core boosts in these figures, yet Ampere's architecture supports advanced features for real-world gains. Memory bandwidth difference is significant: 360 GB/s on RTX 3060 Ti versus 288 GB/s on P5000 allows 25 percent larger batch sizes, vital for memory-bound deep learning tasks like transformer models. Lower TDP of 170 W on RTX 3060 Ti compared to 180 W implies superior efficiency in sustained cloud runs. Newer Ampere ensures better CUDA 11 plus compatibility, reducing bugs in contemporary frameworks.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

Quadro P5000

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000
16GB VRAM
$0.78/GPU/hr
$1.56/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000
16GB VRAM
$0.78/GPU/hr
$1.56/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P5000
16GB VRAM
$0.78/GPU/hr
$1.56/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P5000
16GB VRAM
$0.78/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P5000
16GB VRAM
$0.78/GPU/hr
Available

RTX 3060 Ti

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12GB VRAM
$0.23/GPU/hr
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12GB VRAM
$0.23/GPU/hr
$0.90/hr total (4×)
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12GB VRAM
$0.23/GPU/hr
$0.90/hr total (4×)
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12GB VRAM
$0.23/GPU/hr
$0.45/hr total (2×)
Available

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When to Choose the Quadro P5000

The Quadro P5000 suits scenarios demanding more than 12 GB VRAM, such as processing datasets or models that exceed RTX 3060 Ti limits with its 16 GB GDDR5X. Legacy professional software certified for Quadro drivers performs reliably on P5000, avoiding compatibility issues with consumer GeForce cards.

When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti

The RTX 3060 Ti excels in cost-effective machine learning deployments: its $0.03 per hour starting price averages $0.06 per hour, 13 times lower than P5000's $0.78 per hour. Superior 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s bandwidth handle most training and inference faster.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 3060 Ti

RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s bandwidth enable faster training epochs than P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS and 288 GB/s.

LLM Inference
RTX 3060 Ti

Higher throughput on RTX 3060 Ti at 12.7 TFLOPS supports more queries per second; lower $0.06 per hour cost suits high-volume serving.

Fine-tuning
RTX 3060 Ti

Ampere architecture and 43 percent FP32 uplift accelerate fine-tuning; 170 W TDP reduces power costs over P5000.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 3060 Ti

RTX 3060 Ti's newer architecture optimizes diffusion models better with 360 GB/s bandwidth for larger batches.

Scientific Computing
Quadro P5000

Quadro P5000's 16 GB VRAM handles memory-intensive simulations exceeding 12 GB; professional lineage aids certified HPC software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM, Quadro P5000 or RTX 3060 Ti?

The Quadro P5000 provides 16 GB GDDR5X VRAM. The RTX 3060 Ti offers 12 GB GDDR6. Extra VRAM on P5000 benefits oversized models.

What are the cloud rental prices for these GPUs?

Quadro P5000 pricing starts at $0.78 per hour, average $0.78 per hour across 6 offers. RTX 3060 Ti starts at $0.03 per hour, average $0.06 per hour across 2 offers. RTX 3060 Ti costs 13 times less on average.

Which has higher compute performance?

RTX 3060 Ti achieves 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32 and FP16. Quadro P5000 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS in both. This yields 43 percent advantage for RTX 3060 Ti.

How do memory bandwidths compare?

RTX 3060 Ti delivers 360 GB/s bandwidth. Quadro P5000 has 288 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on RTX 3060 Ti supports larger batch sizes in training.

What are the TDPs of Quadro P5000 and RTX 3060 Ti?

Quadro P5000 consumes 180 W TDP. RTX 3060 Ti uses 170 W TDP. Lower TDP on RTX 3060 Ti improves efficiency in cloud environments.

Which is better for machine learning workloads?

RTX 3060 Ti outperforms with 12.7 TFLOPS, 360 GB/s bandwidth, and Ampere optimizations. Its $0.06 per hour average pricing dominates P5000 for most tasks.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX 3060?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060?

The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060?

The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 delivers 1.4x the FP16 throughput and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.

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