GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The Quadro RTX 5000 has more VRAM (16GB vs 8GB), making it better suited for large models and memory-intensive workloads. The Quadro RTX 4000 is $317 EUR cheaper than the Quadro RTX 5000.
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Quadro RTX 4000 vs Quadro RTX 5000: In-Depth Breakdown
VRAM: Quadro RTX 4000 vs Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 carries 16GB of VRAM versus 8GB on the Quadro RTX 4000. VRAM capacity is the primary constraint for running AI models without quantization — a 70B-parameter model in FP16 requires roughly 140GB, and even smaller models benefit from extra headroom. The 8GB advantage here means the Quadro RTX 5000 can run larger models natively and handle bigger batch sizes in production.
Inference Speed: Memory Bandwidth
Memory bandwidth determines how quickly data is fed to the compute units — it's the main bottleneck for autoregressive inference (token generation in LLMs). The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 448 GB/s versus 416 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 4000, a 8% edge. For models already loaded into VRAM, token generation speed scales closely with this number: the Quadro RTX 5000 will produce tokens proportionally faster in bandwidth-bound workloads.
AI Training & Compute
For model training, scientific simulation, and rendering, FP32 throughput is the key metric. The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS against 7.1 TFLOPS for the Quadro RTX 4000 — a 58% compute advantage. Training runs and heavy matrix operations will complete proportionally faster on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Price & Value
The Quadro RTX 4000 lists from $426 EUR, $317 EUR less than the Quadro RTX 5000 at $742 EUR. For budget-constrained teams, the savings may outweigh the spec gap — especially if the smaller card covers your typical workload.
Which should you buy: Quadro RTX 4000 or Quadro RTX 5000?
Choose the Quadro RTX 5000 for maximum capacity — it leads on VRAM, bandwidth, and compute, making it the better fit for large models and training jobs. The Quadro RTX 4000 is the more budget-friendly option ($317 EUR less) — a solid choice if your models fit within its 8GB and inference volume is moderate.