Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 160W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 1,920 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 6.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A100 delivers FP32 performance of 19.5 TFLOPS while the RTX 2060 delivers FP32 performance of 6.5 TFLOPS. This difference influences training and inference throughput for workloads that rely on single precision operations. Memory bandwidth of 2039 GB/s on the A100 compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 permits larger batch sizes during model execution. The A100 further provides FP16 dense performance of 312 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity performance of 624 TFLOPS whereas the RTX 2060 lists no FP16 figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
A100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Slovenia, SI | 1 | $0.67 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 4 | $1.35 | $5.40 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 8 | $1.38 | $11.04 | Deploy |
10 providers in stock, 33 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 2060
RTX 2060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the A100
The A100 suits workloads that require 40 to 80 GB VRAM capacity and 2039 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 400W TDP support sustained operation on large scientific computing tasks or model training sessions.
When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits workloads that require 160W TDP and PCIe 3.0 interconnect. Its 6 to 12 GB VRAM capacity and 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating align with lighter inference or development tasks on constrained power budgets.
Use Cases
The A100 supplies 40 to 80 GB VRAM and 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 for large model training.
The A100 supplies 2039 GB/s bandwidth and 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense for efficient inference.
The A100 supplies 40 to 80 GB VRAM and 624 TOPS INT8 dense for fine-tuning operations.
The RTX 2060 supplies 160W TDP and 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 for smaller image generation workloads.
The A100 supplies 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth for compute intensive simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance separates the A100 from the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 provides 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 2060 provides 6.5 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the A100 and the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 reaches 2039 GB/s while the RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB/s.
What TDP values apply to the A100 and the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 lists 400W TDP while the RTX 2060 lists 160W TDP.
Does the A100 support NVLink interconnect unlike the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 supports NVLink while the RTX 2060 supports only PCIe 3.0.
What INT8 dense performance does the A100 provide?▾
The A100 provides 624 TOPS INT8 dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the RTX 2060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 and RTX 2060 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the A100 have compared to the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A100 and RTX 2060 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the A100 and the RTX 2060?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The A100 has 40-80 GB of HBM2e at 2,039 GB/s; the RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s, so the A100 has 6.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the A100 and the RTX 2060. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
- Prices and availability are live: every offer shown is an in-stock, on-demand listing from a provider we track, rechecked every minute.
- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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