Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 145W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A100 delivers FP32 performance at 19.5 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS. The A100 further supports FP16 dense at 312 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 624 TFLOPS which enables larger batch sizes during training and inference through its 2039 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5060 lacks published FP16 figures and relies on its 448 GB/s bandwidth which constrains batch sizes relative to the A100. The A100 also lists INT8 dense at 624 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 1,248 TOPS whereas the RTX 5060 publishes FP4 with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS.
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 | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 4 | $1.35 | $5.40 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-east-1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
10 providers in stock, 33 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5060
RTX 5060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5060 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 HBM2e VRAM and 2039 GB/s bandwidth such as large scale model training. Its 400W TDP supports sustained operation in data center environments with NVLink interconnect.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 fits scenarios that prioritize 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect with 8 to 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM for lighter inference tasks. Its Blackwell architecture suits compact deployments where power limits matter.
Use Cases
The A100 supplies 40 to 80 GB HBM2e VRAM and 2039 GB/s bandwidth to handle large models.
The A100 provides FP16 dense at 312 TFLOPS and high bandwidth for efficient serving.
The A100 supports 40 to 80 GB HBM2e VRAM needed for parameter updates on sizable datasets.
The RTX 5060 operates at 145W TDP with sufficient 8 to 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM for image generation.
The A100 delivers FP32 at 19.5 TFLOPS alongside 2039 GB/s bandwidth for simulation workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between A100 and RTX 5060?▾
The A100 reaches FP32 at 19.5 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 reaches FP32 at 19.2 TFLOPS. This small gap appears alongside larger differences in memory bandwidth at 2039 GB/s versus 448 GB/s.
How does memory bandwidth compare on A100 versus RTX 5060?▾
The A100 achieves 2039 GB/s bandwidth with HBM2e memory. The RTX 5060 achieves 448 GB/s bandwidth with GDDR7 memory.
Which GPU has higher TDP between A100 and RTX 5060?▾
The A100 has a TDP of 400W. The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145W.
Does the RTX 5060 support NVLink?▾
The RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect only. The A100 supports NVLink along with PCIe 4.0 and InfiniBand.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A100 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The A100 has 40-80 GB of HBM2e at 2,039 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the A100 has 4.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the A100 and the RTX 5060. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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