Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
A16 has 4 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, A16 delivers 2.1× higher FP16 throughput. A16 supports a broader range of models (502 vs 486 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A16 | M4 (16 GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 0.4 TB/s | 0.1 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 18 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Apple |
| FP8 Support | No | No |
| FP4 Support | No | No |
Price / Performance
Based on cheapest single-GPU on-demand pricing. Lower $/TFLOP = better compute value; lower $/GB = better memory value.
| A16 | M4 (16 GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | — | — |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | — | — |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | — | — |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
A16
No cloud pricing available.
M4 (16 GB)
No cloud pricing available.
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
A16 (502 models)
M4 (16 GB) (486 models)
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