Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A16 supplies 17.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 3060 publishes no FP16 figures. FP32 comparison therefore uses the published values of 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16 and 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. Memory bandwidth of 360 GB per second on the RTX 3060 supports larger batch sizes than the 200 GB per second bandwidth of the A16 in bandwidth limited workloads. The A16 further lists INT8 dense at 35.9 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 71.8 TOPS while the RTX 3060 lists no INT8 figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A16
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits workloads that require 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM capacity. Its 17.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating supports inference tasks where the RTX 3060 supplies no published FP16 value. The 250 W TDP remains acceptable when VRAM size outweighs the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 advantage of the RTX 3060.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
Its 170 W TDP reduces power draw relative to the 250 W TDP of the A16. The 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM option meets requirements when the extra 4 GB on the A16 is unnecessary.
Use Cases
The RTX 3060 supplies 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the A16 supplies 4.5 TFLOPS FP32.
The A16 supplies 17.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 3060 publishes no FP16 value.
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB per second bandwidth compared with 200 GB per second on the A16.
The A16 provides 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM against the 8 to 12 GB range on the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the GPUs deliver?▾
The A16 delivers 4.5 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32.
What memory bandwidth figures appear in the specifications?▾
The A16 lists 200 GB per second. The RTX 3060 lists 360 GB per second.
What TDP values are published for each card?▾
The A16 carries a 250 W TDP. The RTX 3060 carries a 170 W TDP.
Do the GPUs publish FP16 performance numbers?▾
The A16 publishes 17.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 3060 publishes no FP16 figures.
Which interconnect do both GPUs use?▾
Both the A16 and the RTX 3060 use PCIe 4.0 interconnect in PCIe form factor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and RTX 3060 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 A16 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A16 and RTX 3060 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 A16 and the RTX 3060?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 3060 has 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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How this page is made
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