Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P6000 | QUADRO-RTX-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 11.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The Quadro P6000 achieves 12.6 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32, exceeding the Quadro RTX 5000's 11.2 TFLOPS by 12.5 percent in these precisions. Equal FP16 and FP32 rates on both GPUs indicate balanced compute without pronounced tensor core boosts in the provided specs, meaning training and inference pipelines experience comparable half-precision speeds yet favor the P6000 for raw flops-intensive operations. The P6000's 250W TDP reflects its higher compute density compared to the RTX 5000's 230W. Memory bandwidth differences prove subtle: 432 GB/s on the P6000 supports standard batch sizes, while 448 GB/s on the RTX 5000 enables 3.7 percent larger batches in bandwidth-limited scenarios like inference at scale. VRAM disparity dominates real-world impact: 24 GB on the P6000 accommodates oversized models or datasets that overload the RTX 5000's 16 GB, reducing swapping in training loops. NVLink on the RTX 5000 enhances multi-GPU scaling over the P6000's lack of specified interconnect.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
Quadro P6000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $1.10/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | Amsterdam | $1.10/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | Canada | $1.10/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $1.10/GPU/hr $2.20/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | Amsterdam | $1.10/GPU/hr $2.20/hr total (2×) | Available |
Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paperspace | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 8 vCPU 30GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.82/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Paperspace | 2×NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 60GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $0.82/GPU/hr $1.64/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P6000
Select the Quadro P6000 for workloads requiring extensive VRAM: its 24 GB GDDR5X capacity processes large models or high-resolution datasets without fragmentation, unlike the RTX 5000's 16 GB limit. Training deep networks or rendering complex scenes benefits from 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 432 GB/s bandwidth at $1.10 per hour average.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits cost-sensitive and multi-GPU setups: NVLink interconnect enables efficient scaling, absent on the P6000, while 230W TDP and $0.82 per hour average pricing cut expenses by 25 percent versus $1.10. Turing architecture aids modern ray-tracing tasks over Pascal.
Use Cases
Quadro P6000's 24 GB VRAM supports larger language models without splitting batches, exceeding RTX 5000's 16 GB capacity. Its 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 aids intensive training loops.
Both offer similar 12.6 TFLOPS versus 11.2 TFLOPS FP16 rates for inference throughput. RTX 5000's 448 GB/s bandwidth edges batch sizes, but P6000's VRAM fits bigger models.
P6000's 24 GB VRAM accommodates fine-tuning datasets exceeding 16 GB on RTX 5000. Higher 12.6 TFLOPS compute accelerates iterations.
RTX 5000's Turing architecture and NVLink optimize diffusion model scaling at lower $0.82 per hour cost. 448 GB/s bandwidth supports generation pipelines efficiently.
P6000's 24 GB VRAM and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 handle large simulations better than RTX 5000's 16 GB and 11.2 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
The Quadro P6000 provides 24 GB GDDR5X VRAM, surpassing the Quadro RTX 5000's 16 GB GDDR6. This enables larger models on the P6000. Cloud pricing averages $1.10 per hour for P6000 versus $0.82 for RTX 5000.
What is the FP32 performance difference?▾
Quadro P6000 delivers 12.6 TFLOPS FP32, 12.5 percent higher than RTX 5000's 11.2 TFLOPS. Both match FP16 at these rates. This favors P6000 for compute-heavy tasks.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
Quadro RTX 5000 offers 448 GB/s, slightly above P6000's 432 GB/s by 3.7 percent. This aids larger batches on RTX 5000. P6000 compensates with more VRAM.
What are the power consumption levels?▾
Quadro P6000 requires 250W TDP, higher than RTX 5000's 230W. Lower TDP on RTX 5000 reduces cooling needs. Both use PCIe form factors.
Does either support NVLink?▾
Quadro RTX 5000 includes NVLink for multi-GPU connectivity, unlike the P6000. This enhances scaling on RTX 5000. Pricing reflects two offers at $0.82 per hour average.
Which is cheaper in the cloud?▾
Quadro RTX 5000 averages $0.82 per hour across two offers, 25 percent below P6000's $1.10 across six offers. Cost drives RTX 5000 selection for budget workloads.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 P6000 have compared to the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and Quadro RTX 5000 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 P6000 and the Quadro RTX 5000?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing (2018). The Quadro P6000 delivers 1.1x the FP16 throughput and 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.