Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
RTX A6000 has 12 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, RTX A6000 delivers 4.6× higher FP16 throughput. RTX A6000 supports a broader range of models (624 vs 577 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| M4 Pro (48 GB) | RTX A6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 36 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | LPDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 0.3 TB/s | 0.8 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 17 TFLOPS | 77 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | Apple | NVIDIA |
| 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.
| M4 Pro (48 GB) | RTX A6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | — | — |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | — | — |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | — | — |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
M4 Pro (48 GB)
No cloud pricing available.
RTX A6000
No cloud pricing available.
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
M4 Pro (48 GB) (577 models)
RTX A6000 (624 models)
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