Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P5000 | RTX-A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Performance differences stem from architecture and specs: the RTX A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32 dwarfs the Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS, enabling over four times faster compute for training and inference tasks. This FP16/FP32 parity on both GPUs supports balanced workloads, but the RTX A6000 accelerates deep learning pipelines significantly.
Memory capacity and bandwidth profoundly impact real-world usage. The RTX A6000's 48 GB VRAM handles larger models without swapping, unlike the Quadro P5000's 16 GB limit, which restricts batch sizes in memory-intensive operations. Bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 versus 288 GB/s reduces data transfer bottlenecks, allowing larger batches and faster iterations in training.
Power consumption reflects capability: the RTX A6000's 300W TDP sustains higher throughput, while the Quadro P5000's 180W suits lower-demand setups. NVLink on the RTX A6000 enables multi-GPU scaling unavailable on the Quadro P5000, enhancing distributed computing efficiency.
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 A6000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Chubbuck, Idaho | $0.40/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 RunPod | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 9 vCPU 50GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.49/GPU/hr | |||
 Hyperstack | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 28 vCPU 58GB RAM 100GB Storage | Canada | $0.50/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 2×NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 60 vCPU 116GB RAM 300GB Storage | Canada | $0.50/GPU/hr $1.00/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
 Massed Compute | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 6 vCPU 32GB RAM 256GB Storage | Iowa | $0.55/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 suits legacy professional visualization or CAD software optimized for Pascal architecture. Its 180W TDP fits power-constrained environments, and cloud pricing at an average of $0.78/hr across 6 offers provides affordability for light workloads not requiring more than 16 GB VRAM or 8.9 TFLOPS.
Choose it when modern Ampere features like NVLink are unnecessary, and compatibility with older drivers ensures stability.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 excels in machine learning and rendering tasks demanding high VRAM and compute. Its 48 GB GDDR6 and 768 GB/s bandwidth support large models, while 38.7 TFLOPS delivers rapid training and inference; NVLink facilitates multi-GPU setups.
Opt for it in cloud deployments where the lowest price of $0.25/hr and 55 offers provide flexibility for demanding applications.
Use Cases
The RTX A6000's 48 GB VRAM and 38.7 TFLOPS FP16 performance handle large language models far better than the Quadro P5000's 16 GB and 8.9 TFLOPS. Higher bandwidth of 768 GB/s supports bigger batches.
RTX A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS and NVLink enable fast, scalable inference for production LLMs. Quadro P5000's limits restrict model sizes.
48 GB VRAM on RTX A6000 accommodates fine-tuning datasets, with 768 GB/s bandwidth speeding iterations over Quadro P5000's 16 GB and 288 GB/s.
RTX A6000's higher FP32 performance at 38.7 TFLOPS generates images faster; ample VRAM prevents out-of-memory errors common on Quadro P5000.
Quadro P5000 suffices for lighter simulations at 8.9 TFLOPS and $0.78/hr. RTX A6000 accelerates complex ones with 38.7 TFLOPS and NVLink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
The RTX A6000 offers 48 GB GDDR6 VRAM, three times the Quadro P5000's 16 GB GDDR5X. This enables larger models in AI tasks. Bandwidth also favors RTX A6000 at 768 GB/s over 288 GB/s.
What are the compute performances?▾
RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, versus Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS each. This gap accelerates training by over 4x. Both have 1:1 FP16/FP32 ratios.
How do cloud prices compare?▾
Quadro P5000 starts at $0.78/hr average across 6 offers. RTX A6000 begins at $0.25/hr, averages $1.09/hr over 55 offers. Availability favors RTX A6000.
What is the power consumption?▾
Quadro P5000 uses 180W TDP, lower than RTX A6000's 300W. This suits power-limited setups. RTX A6000 sustains higher performance accordingly.
Does either support multi-GPU?▾
RTX A6000 includes NVLink for interconnect. Quadro P5000 lacks a dedicated interconnect. PCIe form factor is common to both.
Which is newer?▾
RTX A6000 uses 2020 Ampere architecture. Quadro P5000 is from 2016 Pascal. The four-year difference drives spec improvements.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P5000 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 4.3x the FP16 throughput and 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.