Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-4070 | RTX-A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 230W |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 256 |
| FP16 Performance | 29.1 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 29.1 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Performance | 466 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms the RTX A5000 in raw compute: its 35.5 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 ratings exceed the A5000's 27.8 TFLOPS by 28 percent, accelerating training and inference workloads that rely on shader performance. This edge stems from the Ada Lovelace architecture's denser execution units, enabling faster matrix multiplications in models under 12 GB VRAM. The A5000 counters with 24 GB VRAM versus 12 GB, supporting larger batch sizes or complex models without swapping to system RAM. Its 768 GB/s bandwidth surpasses the 4070 SUPER's 504 GB/s by 52 percent, reducing bottlenecks in memory-intensive operations like large-language model fine-tuning. For inference on smaller models, the 4070 SUPER's higher TFLOPS and lower 220 W TDP yield better throughput per watt. Training large datasets favors the A5000's capacity, as insufficient VRAM on the 4070 SUPER forces gradient checkpointing or model parallelism, inflating runtime by up to 50 percent in VRAM-constrained scenarios.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 4070 SUPER
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RunPod | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 6 vCPU 30GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.50/GPU/hr |
RTX A5000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 64 vCPU 224GB RAM 2256GB Storage | Romania | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.92/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
RunPod | NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 9 vCPU 25GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.27/GPU/hr | |||
 Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 40 vCPU 256GB RAM 2610GB Storage | United States | $0.41/GPU/hr $3.28/hr total (8×) | |||
Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 40 vCPU 256GB RAM 2610GB Storage | United States | $0.46/GPU/hr $3.68/hr total (8×) | |||
Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 40 vCPU 256GB RAM 2610GB Storage | United States | $0.49/GPU/hr $3.92/hr total (8×) |
When to Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER
The RTX 4070 SUPER suits inference-heavy pipelines or fine-tuning compact models below 12 GB VRAM. Its 35.5 TFLOPS FP16 performance handles high-throughput serving 28 percent faster than the A5000's 27.8 TFLOPS, ideal for real-time applications like image generation. Lower 220 W TDP reduces cloud costs in power-sensitive environments.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
Opt for the RTX A5000 when workloads demand over 12 GB VRAM, such as training billion-parameter LLMs. Its 24 GB capacity and 768 GB/s bandwidth enable batch sizes double those of the 4070 SUPER, cutting iteration times. NVLink support facilitates scalable multi-GPU clusters unavailable on the 4070 SUPER.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000's 24 GB VRAM supports larger models and batches than the 4070 SUPER's 12 GB. Its 768 GB/s bandwidth minimizes data starvation during gradient computations.
The 4070 SUPER's 35.5 TFLOPS FP16 exceeds the A5000's 27.8 TFLOPS for faster token generation on models fitting 12 GB. Lower 220 W TDP aids sustained serving.
Models under 12 GB favor the 4070 SUPER's 35.5 TFLOPS speed; larger ones need A5000's 24 GB VRAM. Bandwidth differences impact batch sizes proportionally.
The 4070 SUPER generates images quicker via 35.5 TFLOPS FP32 versus 27.8 TFLOPS. 12 GB VRAM suffices for standard resolutions.
A5000's NVLink enables multi-GPU simulations; 24 GB VRAM handles large datasets better than 12 GB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 4070 SUPER or RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A5000 provides 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM, double the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X. This makes the A5000 better for memory-bound tasks. The 4070 SUPER compensates with higher 35.5 TFLOPS performance.
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX A5000?▾
The RTX 4070 SUPER achieves 35.5 TFLOPS FP32, surpassing the RTX A5000's 27.8 TFLOPS by 28 percent. This boosts compute-intensive workloads like inference. Ada architecture enhances efficiency over Ampere.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink?▾
Yes, the RTX A5000 includes NVLink for multi-GPU connectivity, absent on the RTX 4070 SUPER. This aids distributed training. PCIe form factor is common to both.
What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?▾
RTX A5000 rentals start at $0.02 per hour, averaging $0.42 per hour across 33 offers. No live cloud offers exist for RTX 4070 SUPER currently. Prices reflect availability on gpuperhour.com.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 delivers 768 GB/s, 52 percent above the RTX 4070 SUPER's 504 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batches. This benefits data-heavy ML tasks.
Compare TDP of RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX A5000.▾
RTX 4070 SUPER uses 220 W TDP, slightly under the A5000's 230 W. Lower power aids cost efficiency in clouds. Both fit PCIe slots.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4070 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4070 and RTX A5000 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 RTX 4070 have compared to the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4070 and RTX A5000 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 RTX 4070 and the RTX A5000?▾
The RTX 4070 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 4070 delivers 1.0x the FP16 throughput and 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A5000.