NVIDIA
NVIDIA Tesla A16 64GB GDDR6 PCIe Accelerator
Best high-density accelerator for enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure and server workloads.
Unleash powerful computing with the NVIDIA Tesla A16, a GPU accelerator built for demanding professional workloads. It boasts 64GB of GDDR6 memory, providing ample space for complex datasets and applications. Designed with a passive cooling system, it integrates seamlessly into server environments managed by chassis airflow. This PCIe 4.0 x16 card delivers high-performance capabilities essential for data centers, professional workstations, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Experience robust performance for intensive computing needs.
$4800.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
36
/ 104
#36 in Server GPU
Price vs Category Average
-3%
Below average
Form Factor
Plug-in Card
/ Plug-in Card
Who it's for
- IT administrators scaling virtual desktop environments efficiently
- Data center managers focused on reducing long-term operational power costs
- Enterprise teams requiring stable, reliable remote workstation performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious organizations prioritizing low upfront hardware expenditure
- Researchers needing massive raw compute power for AI training
- Companies looking to avoid recurring software licensing fees
Performance breakdown
VDI Density
Handles massive concurrent virtual desktop sessions with exceptional efficiency.
Memory Capacity
Generous 64GB buffer easily manages complex datasets and heavy multitasking.
Thermal Management
Passive cooling design integrates perfectly into high-airflow server chassis environments.
Data Throughput
PCIe 4.0 interface ensures rapid data transfer for bandwidth-heavy professional workloads.
Power Efficiency
Balanced 250W TDP provides strong performance without excessive energy overhead.
Deployment Versatility
Standard form factor allows for seamless integration into existing data centers.
Key Specs
Form Factor
Plug-in Card
Cooler Type
Passive Cooler
Chipset Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Chipset Model
A16
Standard Memory
64 GB GDDR6
Host Interface
PCI Express 4.0 x16
Maximum Power Consumption (TDP)
250W
Video Memory
64 GB
Features
- High-performance GPU for demanding tasks
- Generous 64GB GDDR6 memory
- Passive cooling for server environments
- High-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 x16 interface
- Optimized for VDI and intensive computing
What customers say
Enterprise users highly value the NVIDIA Tesla A16 for its exceptional density and reliability in VDI deployments. Its core strength is efficiently supporting multiple users with dedicated resources, ensuring a smooth experience for standard office applications. Administrators confirm its robust integration with major virtualization platforms, establishing it as a dependable, enterprise-grade solution for continuous operation. While the performance uplift in virtualized settings is transformative, the high Total Cost of Ownership, driven by premium hardware and mandatory vGPU licensing, is a noted friction point. Despite the investment, the A16 is considered best in class for organizations where guaranteed user experience and high density are mission critical.
Know before you buy
No, this card is designed specifically for server environments. It uses a passive cooling system, meaning it relies on the high-pressure airflow provided by server chassis fans rather than its own onboard fans.
The A16 is primarily built for high-density Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and intensive professional computing tasks. Its 64GB of memory makes it an excellent choice for supporting multiple concurrent users in a virtualized environment.
Yes, the card utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. While it is backward compatible with older PCIe generations, you will need a PCIe 4.0 slot to achieve the maximum bandwidth and performance the card is capable of delivering.
Because the A16 uses passive cooling, you must ensure your server chassis is configured to provide sufficient directed airflow across the heatsink. Without proper server-grade cooling, the card will throttle performance or shut down to prevent overheating.
This card is engineered for professional data center and VDI workloads, not consumer gaming. It lacks the display outputs found on standard graphics cards and requires specialized server drivers to function correctly.
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