Purchase NVIDIA A800 GPU for Enterprise AI and HPC Workloads

The NVIDIA A800 is an Ampere-based accelerator that is developed for specific markets under earlier export requirements. 

While the A800 shares the core architecture and AI capabilities of the A100, it features reduced interconnect bandwidth for multi-GPU communication. 

The site Orange Hardwares supports enterprise procurement support across eligible regions, subject to applicable laws, supplier availability, and regional requirements. 

NVIDIA A800 Specifications Highlighted at a Glance 

The A800 GPU specs combine the Ampere architecture with high-bandwidth memory, making the A800 a suitable option for AI training, inference, and high-performance computing workloads while supporting many enterprise AI frameworks and HPC software environments compatible with NVIDIA Ampere GPUs.

A800 vs A100: Key Differences Between the Two Platforms 

Both GPUs use the NVIDIA Ampere architecture and share comparable core GPU computing capabilities, while differences in interconnect performance affect certain multi-GPU workloads. The primary difference is reduced NVLink bandwidth on the A800, which mainly impacts communication efficiency across large multi-GPU deployments.

The table below compares the features of both platforms:

NVLink Performance of A800 and A100 GPUs 

The main hardware distinction is GPU-to-GPU communication bandwidth, which can reduce scaling efficiency in workloads that rely heavily on GPU-to-GPU communication, which may minimize performance in workloads that depend heavily on communication across multiple graphics cards.

AI Workload Performance Differences between A800 and A100 

Single-GPU AI training, inference, and high-performance computing workloads remain widely comparable between the two GPUs. Differences in performance become more noticeable in large-scale AI clusters where interconnect bandwidth is a huge factor.

Enterprise Deployment Considerations of Both Platforms 

Organizations planning enterprise AI deployments should assess whether their workloads benefit more from graphics card compute performance or from higher multi-GPU communication bandwidth before choosing either platform.

A800 China Export Version and Its Design Approach

Purpose Behind the A800 China Version Explained 

The A800 GPU was developed to deliver access to Ampere-based AI computing in markets affected by the earlier export needs. Through the modification of selected communication capabilities rather than the complete architecture, NVIDIA maintained support for enterprise AI, research, and high-performance computing tasks. 

Technical Design Variations in the A800 China Version

The A800 GPU retains the Ampere architecture, memory configuration, and AI acceleration capabilities of the A100 GPU. Its main technical distinction is reduced NVLink bandwidth, which mainly impacts communication between GPUs in huge multi-GPU deployments.

NVIDIA A800 GPU Pricing and Buying Options

The NVIDIA A800 price depends on the condition of the product, its configuration, regional availability, plus enterprise order volume.

• Organizations and institutions planning to buy an A800 GPU should verify regional procurement needs before placing orders.

• A800 GPU for sale inventory differs according to the availability in the market and authorized distribution channels.

• A800 wholesale price programs are available for qualified enterprise customers, research institutions, and resellers.

• Volume or bulk purchasing is supported through an A800 GPU bulk order program.

• Used A800 GPU for sale inventory may be available depending on supply and verified enterprise procurement.

A800 Graphics Processing Unit Availability and Procurement Options

Availability of the A800 GPU varies in accordance with regional distribution, enterprise inventory, and applicable procurement needs. 

The Availability of A800 may be impacted by:

• Regional distribution policies

• Enterprise inventory stages 

• Product condition, which may be new or used 

• Procurement timelines for bulk or volume orders

• Authenticated sales channels

Request a Quote from Orange Hardwares

Organizations assessing A800 deployments can contact Orange Hardwares for configuration guidance, enterprise procurement support, and current inventory information. Pricing and availability differ by region, product condition, and applicable distribution needs.

Our team can help in identifying suitable enterprise solutions while supporting compliant procurement where legally allowed.

FAQs

What's the difference between A800 and A100?

The difference is that A800 and A100 share the Ampere architecture, but A800 features lowered NVLink bandwidth for multi-GPU communication under earlier export needs.

Why does A800 exist as a separate product from A100?

This is due to the fact that the A800 was developed for specific markets under earlier export needs while preserving the core artificial intelligence computing capabilities of the A100 GPU.

Do you sell A800 GPUs in bulk?

Yes, we do. Orange Hardwares supports enterprise bulk purchasing for qualified organizations, which depends on regional availability and applicable procurement requirements.

Is A800 a good budget alternative to A100 for buyers outside China?

It depends on workload needs, regional availability, and procurement eligibility. Buyers should evaluate both performance needs and buying options before considering A800 as a budget alternative.

What's the price difference between A800 and standard A100?

Pricing differs in accordance with product condition, configuration, regional supply, and enterprise purchasing requirements instead of just specifications.

Do you offer wholesale pricing for A800 orders?

Yes, we do. Orange Hardwares provides wholesale pricing programs for qualified enterprise customers, research institutions, and approved large-volume sourcing projects.