Quadro RTX 4000 vs Tesla V100 32GB

TuringvsVoltaUpdated 35 days ago

The NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB emerges as the superior choice for most machine learning workloads: its 125 TFLOPS FP16, 15.7 TFLOPS FP32, and 32 GB HBM2 outperform the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.1 TFLOPS across precisions and 8 GB VRAM, justifying variable pricing from $0.29 per hour for high-compute needs.

Quadro RTX 4000 from $0.56/hrTesla V100 32GB from $0.19/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecQUADRO-RTX-4000V100
TDP160W300W
VRAM8 GB16-32 GB
CUDA Cores2,3045,120
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
ArchitectureTuringVolta
Form FactorsPCIeSXM2, PCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 3.0
Tensor Cores288640
FP16 Performance7.1 TFLOPS125 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance7.1 TFLOPS15.7 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth416 GB/s900 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The V100 dominates raw compute: its 125 TFLOPS FP16 capability vastly exceeds the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.1 TFLOPS, accelerating mixed-precision training where FP16 predominates. FP32 performance follows suit at 15.7 TFLOPS for V100 versus 7.1 TFLOPS, benefiting single-precision inference and simulations. The Quadro RTX 4000 maintains parity between FP16 and FP32 at 7.1 TFLOPS each, suiting graphics rendering or CAD where balanced precision matters. Memory specs amplify disparities: V100's 32 GB HBM2 and 900 GB/s bandwidth support larger batch sizes in deep learning, reducing overhead in models exceeding 8 GB, while the Quadro RTX 4000's 416 GB/s limits it to smaller datasets. Power draw reflects this: 300W TDP for V100 demands robust cooling, versus 160W for efficient edge or multi-GPU setups on the Quadro RTX 4000. Interconnects favor V100 with NVLink for multi-GPU scaling, absent on the PCIe-only Quadro RTX 4000.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

Quadro RTX 4000

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
8GB VRAM
$0.56/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
8GB VRAM
$0.56/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
8GB VRAM
$0.56/GPU/hr
$1.12/hr total (2×)
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
8GB VRAM
$0.56/GPU/hr
Available
Paperspace
Paperspace
2×NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
8GB VRAM
$0.56/GPU/hr
$1.12/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 RTX 4000

Opt for the Quadro RTX 4000 in graphics-intensive workflows like 3D modeling or real-time visualization: its Turing architecture and equal 7.1 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 performance handle professional CAD without excess power. At 160W TDP and consistent $0.56 per hour pricing, it suits cost-sensitive, single-GPU cloud instances where 8 GB GDDR6 suffices for datasets under that threshold.

When to Choose the Tesla V100 32GB

Select the V100 32GB for AI training and large-scale inference: 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 32 GB HBM2 enable handling massive models with batch sizes infeasible on 8 GB VRAM. NVLink interconnects boost multi-GPU efficiency, and 900 GB/s bandwidth minimizes data bottlenecks despite 300W TDP.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Tesla V100 32GB

V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 32 GB HBM2 support large batch sizes for transformer training. Quadro RTX 4000's 8 GB VRAM limits model scale.

LLM Inference
Tesla V100 32GB

V100 handles high-throughput inference with 900 GB/s bandwidth and 15.7 TFLOPS FP32. Quadro RTX 4000 suits lighter loads only.

Fine-tuning
Either

Smaller fine-tuning datasets fit Quadro RTX 4000's 8 GB VRAM at 7.1 TFLOPS FP16. V100 excels for parameter-heavy models.

Stable Diffusion
Quadro RTX 4000

Quadro RTX 4000's balanced 7.1 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 aids image generation efficiently at 160W TDP. V100 overkill for typical resolutions.

Scientific Computing
Tesla V100 32GB

V100's 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink scaling accelerate simulations. Quadro RTX 4000 adequate for modest computations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM?

The NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB provides 32 GB HBM2, doubling the Quadro RTX 4000's 8 GB GDDR6. This enables larger models on V100.

What is the FP16 performance difference?

V100 delivers 125 TFLOPS FP16, far surpassing Quadro RTX 4000's 7.1 TFLOPS. V100 accelerates half-precision ML tasks significantly.

How do cloud prices compare?

Quadro RTX 4000 averages $0.56 per hour across five offers. V100 32GB starts at $0.29 per hour but averages $1.01 across 46 offers.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

V100 offers 900 GB/s with HBM2, more than double Quadro RTX 4000's 416 GB/s GDDR6. This benefits data-heavy workloads on V100.

What are the power requirements?

Quadro RTX 4000 uses 160W TDP, lower than V100's 300W. Quadro suits power-constrained environments.

Does V100 support NVLink?

V100 includes NVLink and PCIe 3.0 interconnects for multi-GPU setups. Quadro RTX 4000 relies solely on PCIe.

Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the V100?

Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 4000 have compared to the V100?

The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 4000 and the V100?

The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The V100 delivers 17.6x the FP16 throughput and 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.

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