Specifications Compared
| Spec | QUADRO-P6000 | RTX-A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 140W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| FP16 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A4500 outperforms the Quadro P6000 in raw compute power: its 19.2 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 rates exceed the P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS by 52 percent, accelerating deep learning training and inference workloads that rely on matrix multiplications. This delta translates to faster convergence in model training and reduced latency in inference, particularly for FP16-optimized frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Memory specifications show the P6000's advantage in capacity with 24 GB versus 16 GB, enabling larger batch sizes or complex models that exceed the A4500's limits. However, bandwidth is comparable at 432 GB/s for the P6000 and 448 GB/s for the A4500, suggesting similar data throughput for most batch sizes under 16 GB. The A4500's lower 140W TDP versus 250W allows higher density in cloud instances, improving efficiency for sustained workloads.
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 |
RTX A4500
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Tallinn, Harjumaa | $0.08/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Vast.ai | 8×NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 80 vCPU 201GB RAM 1698GB Storage | United Kingdom | $0.15/GPU/hr $1.17/hr total (8×) | Available | ||
 Hyperstack | 4×NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 16 vCPU 86GB RAM 500GB Storage | Norway | $0.15/GPU/hr $0.60/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 2×NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 8 vCPU 43GB RAM 200GB Storage | Norway | $0.15/GPU/hr $0.30/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 4 vCPU 21GB RAM 100GB Storage | Norway | $0.15/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 suits scenarios demanding over 16 GB VRAM, such as loading massive datasets or high-resolution simulations that fit within its 24 GB GDDR5X. Despite its higher $1.10 per hour cloud pricing and 250W TDP, it remains viable for legacy Pascal-optimized software where recompilation is impractical.
When to Choose the RTX A4500
The RTX A4500 excels in most modern AI and rendering tasks due to its 19.2 TFLOPS compute rates and Ampere architecture, offering 52 percent better performance than the P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS at a fraction of the cost starting at $0.10 per hour. Its 140W TDP enables power-efficient deployments in dense cloud configurations.
Use Cases
The RTX A4500's 19.2 TFLOPS FP16 performance surpasses the P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS, speeding up training iterations. Lower $0.10 per hour pricing supports extended runs.
Higher 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 on the A4500 reduces latency compared to 12.6 TFLOPS on the P6000. Efficient 140W TDP aids always-on deployments.
Ampere architecture and 19.2 TFLOPS provide faster fine-tuning than Pascal's 12.6 TFLOPS. Cost savings at $0.19 average hourly rate outweigh the P6000's extra VRAM for models under 16 GB.
The A4500 handles diffusion models efficiently with 448 GB/s bandwidth and 19.2 TFLOPS, outperforming the P6000. Lower power and pricing make it preferable for iterative generation.
Quadro P6000's 24 GB VRAM supports larger scientific datasets than the A4500's 16 GB. It fits memory-intensive simulations despite higher 250W TDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM, Quadro P6000 or RTX A4500?▾
The Quadro P6000 provides 24 GB GDDR5X VRAM, exceeding the RTX A4500's 16 GB GDDR6. This makes the P6000 better for workloads requiring over 16 GB model memory.
What are the compute performance differences?▾
The RTX A4500 delivers 19.2 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, a 52 percent improvement over the Quadro P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS. This benefits AI tasks significantly.
How do cloud prices compare?▾
Cloud pricing for the Quadro P6000 starts at $1.10 per hour across six offers, while the RTX A4500 starts at $0.10 per hour with an average of $0.19 across four offers. The A4500 offers better value.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A4500 achieves 448 GB/s, slightly above the Quadro P6000's 432 GB/s. Both support similar batch sizes in practice.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
The Quadro P6000 has a 250W TDP, compared to the RTX A4500's 140W. The A4500 enables more efficient multi-GPU cloud setups.
Which is newer, Pascal or Ampere?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses Pascal from 2016, while the RTX A4500 employs Ampere from 2021. Ampere provides architectural improvements for modern software.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX A4000 delivers 1.5x the FP16 throughput and 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.