Quadro P5000 vs TITAN Xp

PascalvsPascalUpdated 35 days ago

Quadro P5000 emerges as the winner for common cloud machine learning tasks. Its 16 GB VRAM supports larger models than TITAN Xp's 12 GB, while $0.78 per hour pricing across 6 offers ensures accessibility absent in TITAN Xp listings. Lower 180 W TDP further aids deployments despite TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS edge.

Quadro P5000 from $0.78/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-P5000TITAN-XP
TDP180W250W
VRAM16 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores2,5603,840
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5X
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
Interconnect
FP16 Performance8.9 TFLOPS12.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance8.9 TFLOPS12.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth288 GB/s548 GB/s

Performance Analysis

TITAN Xp holds a clear compute edge: 12.1 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance exceeds Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS by 36 percent. This advantage accelerates neural network training and inference, particularly in FP16 precision common for modern deep learning frameworks. Real-world training times shorten proportionally for FLOPS-bound models on TITAN Xp.

Memory bandwidth reveals another disparity: TITAN Xp's 548 GB/s doubles Quadro P5000's 288 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in inference pipelines, reducing latency for high-throughput serving. Quadro P5000 may bottleneck on data-heavy tasks like image processing with extensive datasets.

VRAM capacity differentiates memory-intensive use: Quadro P5000's 16 GB accommodates larger models or batches than TITAN Xp's 12 GB limit. This prevents out-of-memory errors in fine-tuning scenarios, though TITAN Xp's lower TDP of 250 W versus 180 W demands better cooling.

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

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When to Choose the Quadro P5000

Quadro P5000 excels in VRAM-demanding workloads: its 16 GB GDDR5X handles larger models or datasets than TITAN Xp's 12 GB. Professionals benefit from 288 GB/s bandwidth for sustained visualization tasks without frequent swapping.

Cloud renters prioritize availability and cost: Quadro P5000 rents from $0.78 per hour across 6 offers, with 180 W TDP easing power budgets compared to TITAN Xp's 250 W and absent listings.

When to Choose the TITAN Xp

TITAN Xp suits compute-bound applications: 12.1 TFLOPS FP32/FP16 outperforms Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS by 36 percent, speeding training iterations. Its 548 GB/s bandwidth doubles P5000's 288 GB/s for efficient large-batch processing.

On-premises setups favor TITAN Xp where cloud access lacks: higher performance justifies 250 W TDP for FLOPS-critical scientific simulations.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Quadro P5000

Quadro P5000's 16 GB VRAM loads larger language models without swapping, unlike TITAN Xp's 12 GB limit. This sustains training stability for memory-intensive LLMs.

LLM Inference
TITAN Xp

TITAN Xp's 548 GB/s bandwidth and 12.1 TFLOPS handle high-throughput queries better than P5000's 288 GB/s and 8.9 TFLOPS. Larger batches reduce latency in serving.

Fine-tuning
Either

Both offer similar Pascal FP16/FP32 at 8.9 or 12.1 TFLOPS for fine-tuning. Choose P5000 for 16 GB VRAM or TITAN Xp for 36 percent faster compute.

Stable Diffusion
Quadro P5000

Quadro P5000's 16 GB VRAM fits full Stable Diffusion models and high-resolution generations, exceeding TITAN Xp's 12 GB capacity.

Scientific Computing
TITAN Xp

TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS and 548 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations 36 percent faster than P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS and 288 GB/s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Quadro P5000 have more VRAM than TITAN Xp?

Quadro P5000 provides 16 GB GDDR5X VRAM, exceeding TITAN Xp's 12 GB by 33 percent. This supports larger datasets in professional workloads. Bandwidth differs at 288 GB/s versus 548 GB/s.

Which has higher FP32 performance?

TITAN Xp achieves 12.1 TFLOPS FP32, surpassing Quadro P5000's 8.9 TFLOPS by 36 percent. FP16 matches this delta. Both use Pascal architecture.

Is Quadro P5000 available on cloud GPU rentals?

Quadro P5000 rents from $0.78 per hour across 6 live offers. TITAN Xp has no current cloud availability. PCIe form factor suits both.

What is the TDP difference?

Quadro P5000 consumes 180 W TDP, lower than TITAN Xp's 250 W. This eases cooling in dense deployments. Performance scales with higher power on TITAN Xp.

Can TITAN Xp run larger batches?

TITAN Xp's 548 GB/s bandwidth doubles Quadro P5000's 288 GB/s, enabling bigger batches in inference. VRAM limits batches to 12 GB versus 16 GB.

Are both GPUs from the same generation?

Both employ Pascal architecture, Quadro P5000 from 2016 and TITAN Xp from 2017. Compute metrics differ: 8.9 TFLOPS versus 12.1 TFLOPS.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P5000 or the TITAN Xp?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P5000 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?

The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory. The TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory.

Can I find Quadro P5000 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?

The Quadro P5000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal (2017). The TITAN Xp delivers 1.4x the FP16 throughput and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.