Quadro P6000 vs Tesla V100 32GB

PascalvsVoltaUpdated 35 days ago

The V100 emerges as the superior choice for prevalent AI and compute workloads. Its 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 900 GB/s bandwidth vastly outpace the P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS and 432 GB/s, delivering tangible speedups at a comparable $1.01 average hourly rate.

Quadro P6000 from $1.10/hrTesla V100 32GB from $0.19/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-P6000V100
TDP250W300W
VRAM24 GB16-32 GB
CUDA Cores3,8405,120
Memory TypeGDDR5XHBM2
ArchitecturePascalVolta
Form FactorsPCIeSXM2, PCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 3.0
FP16 Performance12.6 TFLOPS125 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance12.6 TFLOPS15.7 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth432 GB/s900 GB/s

Performance Analysis

FP16 performance defines the core disparity: the V100 delivers 125 TFLOPS versus the P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS. This enables the V100 to speed up mixed-precision neural network training by approximately 10x, vital for large language models where half-precision reduces memory use while maintaining accuracy.

FP32 rates are nearer, 15.7 TFLOPS on V100 against 12.6 TFLOPS on P6000, so single-precision inference or HPC simulations show modest V100 edges of 24 percent. Memory bandwidth profoundly affects real-world throughput: V100's 900 GB/s supports batch sizes twice as large as the P6000's 432 GB/s limit, preventing stalls in data-heavy inference or training.

Higher V100 TDP at 300W reflects its compute focus, while NVLink interconnect scales multi-GPU setups beyond P6000's PCIe constraints.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

Quadro P6000

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P6000
24GB VRAM
$1.10/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P6000
24GB VRAM
$1.10/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro P6000
24GB VRAM
$1.10/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P6000
24GB VRAM
$1.10/GPU/hr
$2.20/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro P6000
24GB VRAM
$1.10/GPU/hr
$2.20/hr total (2×)
Available

Tesla V100 32GB

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.19/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.19/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB
32GB VRAM
$0.29/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB
32GB VRAM
$0.29/GPU/hr
Available
Lambda Labs
Lambda Labs
8×NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.79/GPU/hr
$6.32/hr total (8×)
Available

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When to Choose the Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 suits professional visualization and CAD workflows. Its Pascal drivers receive NVIDIA certification for software like Autodesk Maya or SolidWorks, ensuring stability absent in Tesla cards. 24 GB GDDR5X VRAM handles complex scenes, and 250W TDP fits power-limited cloud instances better than 300W alternatives.

When to Choose the Tesla V100 32GB

The V100 outperforms in machine learning tasks. 125 TFLOPS FP16 leverages tensor cores for rapid training of deep models, and 900 GB/s bandwidth enables large-batch processing. NVLink interconnect facilitates efficient multi-GPU scaling for distributed training.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Tesla V100 32GB

V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 provides nearly 10x acceleration over P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS for mixed-precision training of large models.

LLM Inference
Tesla V100 32GB

15.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 900 GB/s bandwidth on V100 support larger batches than P6000's 12.6 TFLOPS and 432 GB/s.

Fine-tuning
Tesla V100 32GB

Volta tensor cores enable FP16 speedups critical for efficient fine-tuning, absent in Pascal P6000.

Stable Diffusion
Tesla V100 32GB

V100's high FP16 handles diffusion model generation faster; P6000 suffices for lighter loads but lags.

Scientific Computing
Quadro P6000

P6000's 24 GB VRAM and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 match many simulation needs with certified viz drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP16 performance difference between Quadro P6000 and V100?

The V100 achieves 125 TFLOPS FP16, while the P6000 offers 12.6 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training on V100 by nearly 10x in mixed precision. FP32 is closer at 15.7 TFLOPS versus 12.6 TFLOPS.

Which has more VRAM, P6000 or V100 32GB?

The V100 provides 32 GB HBM2, exceeding P6000's 24 GB GDDR5X. HBM2 also delivers 900 GB/s bandwidth against 432 GB/s. This aids V100 in larger models.

How do cloud prices compare for these GPUs?

P6000 averages $1.10 per hour across 6 offers; V100 32GB averages $1.01 per hour across 46 offers, starting at $0.29. Prices reflect availability and demand.

Is V100 better for multi-GPU setups?

Yes, V100 supports NVLink for high-speed interconnects, unlike P6000's PCIe only. This scales training efficiently. Bandwidth aids data transfer.

What TDP do these GPUs have?

P6000 consumes 250W; V100 requires 300W. Lower TDP suits constrained environments for P6000. Both fit standard PCIe or SXM2 forms.

Which architecture is newer?

Volta in V100 from 2017 follows Pascal in P6000 from 2016. Volta adds tensor cores for FP16 gains. Architectures drive spec deltas.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the V100?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and V100 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 V100?

The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find Quadro P6000 and V100 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 V100?

The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The V100 delivers 9.9x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.

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