Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 220W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 5,888 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 162.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 20.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 81.3 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 325.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 throughput reaches 165 TFLOPS on the A30 against 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 3070. This fourfold difference in dense FP16 favors the A30 for training and inference steps that rely on tensor cores. FP32 throughput stands at 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30 versus 20.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 3070 so the RTX 3070 holds an advantage in workloads that remain in single precision. The 933 GB/s bandwidth on the A30 compared with 448 GB/s on the RTX 3070 supports larger batch sizes before memory capacity or transfer limits are reached.
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A30
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits multi GPU configurations that require NVLink together with 24 GB memory capacity. Its 165 W TDP further reduces power draw relative to the 220 W TDP of the RTX 3070 while still delivering 165 TFLOPS dense FP16.
When to Choose the RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 suits single node setups that prioritize 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance over tensor throughput. Its PCIe only interconnect matches environments that do not require NVLink connectivity.
Use Cases
The A30 provides 24 GB memory and 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 that exceed the 8 GB and 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 of the RTX 3070.
The A30 supplies higher dense FP16 throughput at 165 TFLOPS and greater memory capacity for sustained inference batches.
The A30 memory capacity of 24 GB combined with 330 TOPS dense INT8 supports larger fine tuning batches than the RTX 3070.
The RTX 3070 delivers 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 that benefits diffusion workloads operating outside tensor cores.
The RTX 3070 provides 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 that surpasses the 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 of the A30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dense FP16 ratings for the A30 and RTX 3070?▾
The A30 reaches 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and the RTX 3070 reaches 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Does the A30 support NVLink?▾
The A30 supports NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 3070 supports only PCIe 4.0.
What TDP values are listed for these GPUs?▾
The A30 lists a TDP of 165 W and the RTX 3070 lists a TDP of 220 W.
How does memory bandwidth compare?▾
The A30 provides 933 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 3070 provides 448 GB/s bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 3070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 3070 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 A30 have compared to the RTX 3070?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 3070 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 A30 and the RTX 3070?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 3070 uses Ampere (2020). The A30 delivers 4.1x the dense FP16 throughput (165 vs 40.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.
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