Specifications Compared
| Spec | A40 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 145W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 149.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 299.3 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 37.4 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 696 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 299.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 598.6 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A40 provides 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5060 provides 19.2 TFLOPS FP32. This FP16 dense figure on the A40 supports larger batch sizes during training compared to FP32 alone. Memory bandwidth of 696 GB/s on the A40 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060 influences data movement rates for inference workloads. The A40 also lists 299.3 TOPS INT8 dense against the RTX 5060 which has no published INT8 figure.
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When to Choose the A40
The A40 suits workloads that require 48 GB GDDR6 memory for models exceeding 16 GB. Its 696 GB/s bandwidth and 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating support sustained large batch processing on PCIe form factor systems.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 fits power constrained deployments with its 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect. Its 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 rating and Blackwell architecture suit lighter inference tasks within 8 GB to 16 GB VRAM limits.
Use Cases
The A40 supplies 48 GB memory and 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense for handling large models that exceed the RTX 5060 8 GB to 16 GB limit.
The A40 696 GB/s bandwidth and 299.3 TOPS INT8 dense enable higher throughput on large batches than the RTX 5060 448 GB/s.
The A40 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 combined with 48 GB memory supports fine tuning sessions that require more VRAM than the RTX 5060 provides.
The RTX 5060 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect suit lighter image generation workloads within its 8 GB to 16 GB VRAM range.
The A40 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnect deliver higher precision throughput for compute heavy scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between A40 and RTX 5060?▾
The A40 contains 48 GB GDDR6 while the RTX 5060 contains between 8 GB and 16 GB GDDR7.
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
The A40 reaches 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5060 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The A40 lists 696 GB/s bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060.
What power draw do the A40 and RTX 5060 require?▾
The A40 has a 300W TDP and the RTX 5060 has a 145W TDP.
Does the A40 support NVLink?▾
The A40 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0.
What FP16 rating does the A40 provide?▾
The A40 provides 149.7 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 299.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A40 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A40 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A40 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The A40 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 696 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the A40 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.
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