Specifications Compared
| Spec | A40 | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| 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 | 96 |
| FP32 Performance | 37.4 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 696 GB/s | 272 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 299.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 598.6 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP16 dense performance reaches 149.7 TFLOPS on the A40 while the RTX 4060 leaves FP16 unpublished. The FP32 delta of 37.4 TFLOPS versus 15.1 TFLOPS shows the A40 supplies more than double the single precision throughput for training phases that rely on dense calculations. Memory bandwidth of 696 GB/s versus 272 GB/s permits the A40 to sustain larger batch sizes by accelerating data transfers during both training and inference steps. FP16 with sparsity attains 299.4 TFLOPS on the A40. The RTX 4060 lists FP8 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS. These labeled figures indicate where dense versus sparsity modes affect execution speed in model pipelines.
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 |
2 providers in stock, 2 offers. All A40 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4060
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When to Choose the A40
The A40 fits use cases that demand 48 GB VRAM capacity together with 696 GB/s bandwidth for large data movement. Its 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating supports extended training runs that exceed the limits of the RTX 4060 configuration.
When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 aligns with power limited setups through its 115 W TDP rating against the 300 W of the A40. Its 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance meets lighter inference tasks where 8 to 16 GB VRAM suffices.
Use Cases
The A40 provides 48 GB VRAM and 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense which exceed the RTX 4060 limits.
The A40 supplies 696 GB/s bandwidth and 48 GB VRAM that enable larger batch handling than the RTX 4060.
The A40 delivers 299.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity for efficient parameter updates beyond RTX 4060 capacity.
The RTX 4060 operates at 115 W TDP with sufficient 8 to 16 GB VRAM for image generation workloads.
The A40 offers 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 and 696 GB/s bandwidth suited to compute intensive simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth of the A40 versus the RTX 4060?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 696 GB/s on the A40 and 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The A40 reaches 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4060 reaches 15.1 TFLOPS FP32.
What TDP ratings apply to the A40 and RTX 4060?▾
The A40 carries a 300 W TDP rating and the RTX 4060 carries a 115 W TDP rating.
Does the A40 support NVLink?▾
The A40 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 4060 supports only PCIe 4.0.
What FP16 figures are published for each GPU?▾
The A40 lists 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 299.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 4060 leaves FP16 unpublished.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A40 or the RTX 4060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A40 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A40 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The A40 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 696 GB/s; the RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s, so the A40 has 2.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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