NVIDIA A40
Best powerhouse for large-scale AI training and professional visualization workflows.
This powerhouse is the ultimate engine for massive AI models and complex visualization, packing enough memory to handle datasets that would choke lesser cards. You sacrifice the flexibility of smaller, consumer-grade hardware, but you gain the raw, sustained throughput required for professional-grade deep learning and high-performance computing.
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Who it's for
- Data center architects optimizing high-density server rack deployments
- IT managers scaling virtual desktop infrastructure across large teams
- Engineers processing massive 3D datasets and complex simulation models
Who should skip it
- Small businesses or individual users with limited hardware budgets
- System builders lacking specialized high-airflow server chassis environments
- Gamers or desktop users seeking standard consumer graphics performance
Performance breakdown
Large Model Capacity
Massive 48GB memory buffer handles complex AI datasets with ease.
Compute Throughput
Ampere architecture delivers blistering speed for demanding deep learning tasks.
Multi-GPU Scalability
High-bandwidth NVLink ensures seamless performance across multi-card server clusters.
Visualization Fidelity
Advanced RT cores render professional-grade graphics with stunning real-time precision.
Inference Efficiency
Optimized Tensor cores provide rapid response times for production-level AI workloads.
Data Center Versatility
Robust design excels in both virtual workstations and heavy compute environments.
Key Specs
GPU Architecture
NVIDIA Ampere
CUDA Cores
10752
Memory
48GB GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
696 GB/s
FP16 Tensor Performance
149.7 TFLOPS
NVLink Bandwidth
112.5 GB/s
Ray Tracing Support
true
GPU Chipset Manufacturer
NVIDIA
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