Nvidia A40 GPU

The World’s Most Powerful Data Center GPU for Visual Computing

Modern data centers are evolving rapidly. Advanced technologies such as real-time ray tracing, AI, compute, simulation, and VR are common across industries. The need to work remotely has accelerated faster than anyone could have anticipated, with workloads that span the entire enterprise.

 

NVIDIA A40 delivers the data center-based solution designers, engineers, artists, and scientists need to meet today’s challenges. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the A40 combines the latest generation RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and CUDA Cores with 48GB of graphics memory for unprecedented graphics, rendering, compute, and AI performance. From powerful virtual workstations accessible from anywhere to dedicated render nodes, the A40 is built to tackle the most demanding visual computing workloads from the data center

 

SPECIFICATIONS

GPU architecture	NVIDIA Ampere architecture	Display ports	3x DisplayPort 1.4**; Supports NVIDIA Mosaic and Quadro® Sync4
GPU memory	48 GB GDDR6 with ECC	Max power consumption	300 W
Memory bandwidth	696 GB/s	Power connector	8-pin CPU
Interconnect interface	NVIDIA® NVLink® 112.5 GB/s (bidirectional)3 PCIe Gen4: 64GB/s	Thermal solution	Passive
NVIDIA Ampere architecture-based CUDA Cores	10,752	Virtual GPU (vGPU) software support	NVIDIA vPC/vApps, NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation, NVIDIA Virtual Compute Server
NVIDIA second-generation RT Cores	84	vGPU profiles supported	See the Virtual GPU Licensing Guide
NVIDIA third-generation Tensor Cores	336	NVENC | NVDEC	1x | 2x (includes AV1 decode)
Peak FP32 TFLOPS (non-Tensor)	37.4	Secure and measured boot with hardware root of trust	Yes (optional)
Peak FP16 Tensor TFLOPS with FP16 Accumulate	149.7 | 299.4	NEBS ready	Level 3
Peak TF32 Tensor TFLOPS	74.8 | 149.6	Compute APIs	CUDA, DirectCompute, OpenCL™, OpenACC®
RT Core performance TFLOPS	73.1	MIG support	No
Peak BF16 Tensor TFLOPS with FP32 Accumulate	149.7 | 299.4	Form factor	4.4" (H) x 10.5" (L) dual slot
Peak INT8 Tensor TOPS Peak INT 4 Tensor TOPS	299.3 | 598.6 598.7 | 1,197.4	Graphics APIs	DirectX 12.075, Shader Model 5.175, OpenGL 4.686, Vulkan 1.186

 

A Look Inside the NVIDIA Ampere Architecture

• 48 GB GDDR6 Memory with NVLink

The NVIDIA A40 graphics card features ultra-fast GDDR6 memory with a default capacity of 48 GB, which can be expanded up to 96 GB using NVLink technology. This high-speed memory and wide bandwidth allow data scientists and researchers to handle complex and large-scale processing tasks efficiently. The extensive memory capacity and speed enable the card to meet increasing demands for large data sets and rapid computations, optimizing performance in heavy workloads.

 

• Third-Generation Tensor Cores

The NVIDIA A40 utilizes third-generation Tensor Cores that provide up to 5 times the training throughput compared to the previous generation, thanks to Tensor Float 32 (TF32) precision. This technology is particularly suited for machine learning applications and complex models such as deep neural networks, delivering unparalleled computational power and efficiency.

 

• Data Center Efficiency and Security

With its dual-slot, power-efficient design, the NVIDIA A40 is up to 2 times more power-efficient than previous models. This efficiency contributes to reduced operational costs and increased productivity in data centers. The A40's energy-efficient design also helps in minimizing environmental impact and lowering energy costs, making it a valuable asset for large data centers and supercomputing systems.

 

• PCI Express Gen 4

The NVIDIA A40 supports PCI Express Gen 4, which doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe Gen 3. This increase in bandwidth significantly enhances data transfer speeds and reduces latency in data transmission. This feature is crucial for applications that require fast data movement, such as complex analyses and parallel processing tasks.

 

• Advanced Features of the NVIDIA A40

The NVIDIA A40 offers state-of-the-art visual computing capabilities, including real-time ray tracing, AI acceleration, and multi-workload flexibility. This makes it an ideal choice for accelerating deep learning, data science, and compute-intensive tasks. The card delivers advanced visual processing power that helps users achieve more accurate and faster results.

 

• Virtual Workstations and NVIDIA Software

Virtual workstations powered by the NVIDIA A40, along with NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS) and NVIDIA Virtual Compute Server software, benefit from extensive testing across a broad range of industry applications and professional software. These technologies ensure optimal performance and stability, enabling organizations to leverage advanced graphics and computational capabilities with enhanced security and efficiency.

 

Summary 

The NVIDIA A40 graphics card, with its high-speed and extensive memory, third-generation Tensor Cores, and power-efficient design, represents a significant advancement in graphics and computational processing. Its advanced features meet the needs of professional users across various scientific and industrial fields, improving system performance and efficiency in complex computing tasks.