Specifications Compared
| Spec | A40 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 149.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 299.3 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 37.4 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 696 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 299.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 598.6 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A40 delivers 37.4 TFLOPS of FP32 performance compared with 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. The A40 also supplies 149.7 TFLOPS of dense FP16 performance and 299.4 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with sparsity. The RTX 3060 does not publish FP16 figures. Memory bandwidth on the A40 reaches 696 GB per second against 360 GB per second on the RTX 3060. The larger memory pool and higher bandwidth on the A40 allow larger batch sizes during training workloads that rely on dense FP16 or FP32 arithmetic. The A40 further lists 299.3 TOPS of dense INT8 performance against an unpublished INT8 figure on the RTX 3060.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.52 | $4.13 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
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When to Choose the A40
The A40 suits workloads that require 48 GB of memory and 696 GB per second bandwidth such as large model training or scientific simulations. Its 37.4 TFLOPS of FP32 performance exceeds the RTX 3060 by a factor of nearly three while its 300 W TDP remains within standard server power envelopes.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits lighter inference tasks or development environments where 170 W TDP and 8 to 12 GB memory suffice. Its PCIe 4.0 interconnect matches the A40 in basic connectivity while consuming less power overall.
Use Cases
The A40 supplies 48 GB memory and 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with the RTX 3060 8 to 12 GB memory and unpublished FP16 rating.
The A40 provides 299.3 TOPS dense INT8 and 696 GB per second bandwidth versus the RTX 3060 unpublished INT8 rating and 360 GB per second bandwidth.
The A40 offers 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 GB memory enabling larger fine tuning batches than the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 to 12 GB memory.
The RTX 3060 meets typical Stable Diffusion memory needs at 170 W TDP while the A40 300 W TDP exceeds requirements for this workload.
The A40 delivers 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 together with NVLink support absent on the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference?▾
The A40 reaches 37.4 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.
Does the A40 support sparsity?▾
The A40 lists 299.4 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with sparsity and 598.6 TOPS of INT8 performance with sparsity. The RTX 3060 does not publish sparse figures.
What interconnect options exist?▾
The A40 supports both NVLink and PCIe 4.0. The RTX 3060 supports only PCIe 4.0.
How do the power ratings compare?▾
The A40 carries a 300 W TDP rating. The RTX 3060 carries a 170 W TDP rating.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The A40 reaches 696 GB per second memory bandwidth. The RTX 3060 reaches 360 GB per second memory bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A40 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A40 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 A40 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A40 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 A40 and the RTX 3060?▾
The A40 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 696 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the A40 has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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