Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P5000 | RTX-3090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 350W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 10,496 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3090 Ti delivers 35.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, quadrupling the Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS. This performance gap shortens deep learning training epochs by approximately four times and speeds up inference for real-time applications.
Memory bandwidth stands at 936 GB/s for the RTX 3090 Ti versus 288 GB/s for the P5000. The higher bandwidth sustains larger batch sizes during model training, reducing data loading bottlenecks in memory-intensive tasks like transformer processing.
TDP differs markedly: 350W for RTX 3090 Ti compared to 180W for P5000. Despite higher power draw, the RTX 3090 Ti achieves better efficiency at 0.102 TFLOPS per watt against 0.049 TFLOPS per watt, optimizing cloud instance utilization.
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 |
RTX 3090 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Wilmington, Delaware | $0.20/GPU/hr | Available | ||
TensorDock | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Dallas, Texas | $0.21/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 32 vCPU 403GB RAM 153GB Storage | Iceland | $0.25/GPU/hr $1.01/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 32 vCPU 252GB RAM 1440GB Storage | Finland | $0.27/GPU/hr $1.07/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
 LeaderGPU | 8×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 64 vCPU 384GB RAM 2000GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.29/GPU/hr $2.29/hr total (8×) | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 fits legacy professional applications requiring Pascal-specific optimizations or certified Quadro drivers for CAD and simulation software. Its 180W TDP suits power-limited environments where cooling constraints apply.
At 16 GB VRAM and $0.78 per hour, it serves low-intensity tasks avoiding overprovisioning for 8.9 TFLOPS workloads.
When to Choose the RTX 3090 Ti
The RTX 3090 Ti dominates AI training and inference with 35.6 TFLOPS and 24 GB VRAM, enabling larger models than the P5000's 16 GB capacity. NVLink interconnect supports multi-GPU scaling absent in the P5000.
Priced from $0.10 per hour averaging $0.25, it offers unmatched value for high-throughput compute in cloud deployments.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 Ti's 35.6 TFLOPS and 936 GB/s bandwidth accelerate large model training with bigger batches. The P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS limits scalability.
35.6 TFLOPS FP16 on RTX 3090 Ti enables low-latency inference for 24 GB models. P5000's lower specs hinder real-time serving.
RTX 3090 Ti handles fine-tuning efficiently with 24 GB VRAM and high bandwidth. P5000 struggles with memory constraints at 16 GB.
Ampere architecture and 35.6 TFLOPS speed image generation on RTX 3090 Ti. P5000's Pascal lacks optimized tensor performance.
RTX 3090 Ti's 936 GB/s bandwidth supports large simulations better than P5000's 288 GB/s. Higher FP32 throughput aids HPC workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU is faster for compute tasks?▾
The RTX 3090 Ti leads with 35.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, versus 8.9 TFLOPS on Quadro P5000. This provides roughly four times the performance for AI workloads.
How does VRAM compare?▾
RTX 3090 Ti offers 24 GB GDDR6X, surpassing P5000's 16 GB GDDR5X. More VRAM accommodates larger models and datasets.
What are the cloud rental prices?▾
Quadro P5000 starts at $0.78 per hour average across six offers. RTX 3090 Ti begins at $0.10 per hour, averaging $0.25 across five offers.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
RTX 3090 Ti achieves 936 GB/s, over three times the P5000's 288 GB/s. This boosts batch processing in training.
What is the power consumption difference?▾
RTX 3090 Ti has 350W TDP, double the P5000's 180W. RTX 3090 Ti delivers better TFLOPS per watt at 0.102 versus 0.049.
Do they support multi-GPU setups?▾
RTX 3090 Ti includes NVLink for interconnect. P5000 relies solely on PCIe without advanced linking.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX 3090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3090 delivers 4.0x the FP16 throughput and 3.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.