Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
A2 has 4 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, RTX 5070 delivers 13.7× higher FP16 throughput. A2 supports a broader range of models (502 vs 486 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A2 | RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 0.2 TB/s | 0.7 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 5 TFLOPS | 62 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.
| A2 | RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | — | — |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | — | — |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | — | — |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
A2
No cloud pricing available.
RTX 5070
No cloud pricing available.
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
A2 (502 models)
RTX 5070 (486 models)
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