Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 350W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 10,496 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 71 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 284 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 328 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 142 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 568 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance on the A30 reaches 165 TFLOPS while the RTX 3090 reaches 71 TFLOPS. With sparsity enabled the A30 reaches 330 TFLOPS against 142 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090. FP32 throughput favors the RTX 3090 at 35.6 TFLOPS versus 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30 so single precision scientific kernels run faster on the consumer card. Memory bandwidth differs by only 3 GB/s so batch size limits remain comparable across both GPUs for memory bound workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A30
A30 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the A30 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 3090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Finland, FI | 4 | $0.27 | $1.07 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits inference and training pipelines that require 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 or 330 TOPS dense INT8 at 165W TDP. Data center operators select the A30 when rack power and cooling budgets constrain total system draw below 350W per card. Its HBM2 memory also supports sustained high bandwidth access without the thermal throttling common in higher wattage designs.
When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 suits workloads that need 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 such as certain simulation codes or mixed precision training that leans on single precision fallbacks. Its availability in consumer channels allows deployment outside managed data center facilities where the A30 form factor and NVLink support may not be required.
Use Cases
The A30 supplies 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 against 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090.
The A30 supplies 330 TOPS dense INT8 against 284 TOPS on the RTX 3090.
The A30 supplies 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and lower 165W TDP for extended fine tuning runs.
The RTX 3090 supplies 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 for diffusion model components that rely on single precision.
The RTX 3090 supplies 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 against 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 performance of the A30 compared with the RTX 3090?▾
The A30 reaches 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 330 TFLOPS with sparsity. The RTX 3090 reaches 71 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 142 TFLOPS with sparsity.
What TDP rating applies to each card?▾
The A30 lists a 165W TDP. The RTX 3090 lists a 350W TDP.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnects?▾
Both the A30 and the RTX 3090 list NVLink and PCIe 4.0 as interconnect options.
What INT8 performance figures appear in the specifications?▾
The A30 lists 330 TOPS dense INT8 and 661 TOPS with sparsity. The RTX 3090 lists 284 TOPS dense INT8 and 568 TOPS with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 3090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The A30 delivers 2.3x the dense FP16 throughput (165 vs 71 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and the same memory bandwidth as the RTX 3090.
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