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 Radeon PRO W5700 is $253 EUR cheaper than the Quadro RTX 5000.
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Quadro RTX 5000 vs Radeon PRO W5700: In-Depth Breakdown
VRAM: Quadro RTX 5000 vs Radeon PRO W5700
The Quadro RTX 5000 carries 16GB of VRAM versus 8GB on the Radeon PRO W5700. 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.
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 8.5 TFLOPS for the Radeon PRO W5700 — a 32% compute advantage. Training runs and heavy matrix operations will complete proportionally faster on the Quadro RTX 5000.
Price & Value
The Radeon PRO W5700 lists from $499 EUR, $253 EUR less than the Quadro RTX 5000 at $752 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 5000 or Radeon PRO W5700?
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 Radeon PRO W5700 is the more budget-friendly option ($253 EUR less) — a solid choice if your models fit within its 8GB and inference volume is moderate.
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Quadro RTX 5000 | Radeon PRO W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,304 |
Memory
| Specification | Quadro RTX 5000 | Radeon PRO W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Quadro RTX 5000 | Radeon PRO W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 230 W | 130 W✓ |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Dec 2019 |
Workstation
| Specification | Quadro RTX 5000 | Radeon PRO W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| FP32 (TFLOPS) | 11.2 TFLOPS✓ | 8.5 TFLOPS |
| ECC | Yes | Yes |
| NVLink | No | No |
| Form factor | dual-slot | dual-slot |