Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell has 16 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, A100 80GB delivers 1.2× higher FP16 throughput. At $1.39/hr vs $1.89/hr, A100 80GB is the more cost-efficient choice for inference. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell supports a broader range of models (637 vs 636 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A100 80GB | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 80 GB | 96 GB |
| VRAM Type | HBM2e | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2.0 TB/s | 1.8 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 312 TFLOPS | 252 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| FP8 Support | No | Yes |
| FP4 Support | No | Yes |
Price / Performance
Based on cheapest single-GPU on-demand pricing. Lower $/TFLOP = better compute value; lower $/GB = better memory value.
| A100 80GB | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | $1.39✓ best | $1.89 |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | $0.0045✓ best | $0.0075 |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | $0.0174✓ best | $0.0197 |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
A100 80GB (636 models)
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell (637 models)
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