The NVIDIA Tesla A100 is a high-performance GPU designed for data center and AI workloads. It features 6912 CUDA cores and utilizes HBM2e memory technology with a massive 80GB memory capacity and a 5120-bit memory bus width, providing exceptional memory bandwidth of 1555GB/s. The card supports PCI Express 4.0 interface and requires an 8-pin power connector. With a cooling system based on heat pipe technology, the A100 delivers remarkable performance while consuming up to 400W of power.
GPU Core
NVIDIA Tesla A100 80G
NVIDIA Tesla A100 40G
Chip Manufacturer
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
CUDA Cores
6912
6912
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
HBM2e
HBM2e
Memory Capacity
80GB
40GB
Memory Bus Width
5120bit
5120bit
Memory Bandwidth
1555GB/s
1555GB/s
GPU Interface
Interface Type
PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express 4.0
Power Connector
8pin
8pin
Other Parameters
Cooling Method
Heat pipe cooling
Heat pipe cooling
Max Power Consumption
400W
250W
Is RTX 4090 better than A100?
The comparison between the RTX 4090 and the A100 depends on the specific use case. The RTX 4090 is designed for gaming and consumer graphics, offering high performance for gaming and content creation. On the other hand, the A100 is tailored for data center and AI workloads, providing exceptional compute power for AI training and high-performance computing tasks. Therefore, the “better” option depends on whether the use case is consumer graphics or data center/AI workloads.
