Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 115W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 96 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 272 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A100 delivers FP16 dense performance at 312 TFLOPS which exceeds the FP32 performance of 15.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 by a wide margin and supports larger batch sizes through its 2039 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4060 provides FP8 performance with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS but lacks a published FP16 figure so direct dense FP16 comparisons remain unavailable. Memory bandwidth differences mean the A100 sustains higher throughput for operations requiring 40 to 80 GB capacity while the RTX 4060 with 272 GB/s bandwidth restricts batch sizes in memory intensive workloads. The A100 further lists INT8 dense performance at 624 TOPS against no published INT8 figure for the RTX 4060.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $0.73 | — | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 2 | $1.09 | $2.18 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
10 providers in stock, 32 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4060
RTX 4060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4060 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 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 2039 GB/s bandwidth such as large scale model training. Its 40 to 80 GB HBM2e capacity and 400W TDP support sustained high utilization in data center environments where the RTX 4060 cannot match these metrics.
When to Choose the RTX 4060
Its 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance and PCIe form factor enable deployment in standard consumer systems where the A100 power draw of 400W proves excessive.
Use Cases
The A100 supplies 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance and 2039 GB/s bandwidth to handle large models while the RTX 4060 lacks a published FP16 figure.
The A100 provides 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance along with 40 to 80 GB memory for efficient serving of sizable models.
The A100 offers 624 TOPS INT8 dense performance and high bandwidth to support parameter updates on models exceeding 16 GB.
The RTX 4060 delivers 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance at 115W TDP for consumer scale image generation tasks.
The A100 lists 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance with 2039 GB/s bandwidth for compute heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance differ between the A100 and RTX 4060?▾
The A100 achieves 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4060 achieves 15.1 TFLOPS FP32. This difference affects precision sensitive scientific workloads.
What memory bandwidth does each GPU provide?▾
The A100 provides 2039 GB/s bandwidth with 40 to 80 GB HBM2e memory. The RTX 4060 provides 272 GB/s bandwidth with 8 to 16 GB GDDR6 memory.
Which GPU supports higher FP16 dense performance?▾
The A100 supports 312 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance. The RTX 4060 does not publish an FP16 figure.
How do the TDP ratings compare for power efficiency?▾
The A100 operates at 400W TDP while the RTX 4060 operates at 115W TDP. Lower power on the RTX 4060 suits edge or desktop deployments.
Can the RTX 4060 match A100 INT8 performance?▾
The A100 lists 624 TOPS INT8 dense performance. The RTX 4060 does not publish an INT8 figure.
What interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The A100 supports NVLink and InfiniBand in addition to PCIe 4.0. The RTX 4060 supports only PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the RTX 4060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A100 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The A100 has 40-80 GB of HBM2e at 2,039 GB/s; the RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s, so the A100 has 7.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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