Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 170W |
| VRAM | 180-192 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 3,584 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The B200 FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS exceeds any published RTX 3060 tensor figure. The B200 FP16 with sparsity performance of 4500 TFLOPS further widens the gap when sparsity is applied on both sides. FP32 comparison shows the B200 at 75 TFLOPS against the RTX 3060 at 12.7 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB per second on the B200 versus 360 GB per second on the RTX 3060 determines how large a batch can fit during training or inference before swapping occurs. The B200 INT8 dense performance of 4500 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity performance of 9000 TOPS provide additional headroom for quantized workloads that the RTX 3060 cannot match with published numbers.
Current On-Demand Offers
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B200
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $7.99 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 8 | $8.23 | $65.84 | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 1 | $8.79 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | , US | 4 | $9.00 | $36.00 | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
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When to Choose the B200
The B200 suits workloads that require the 180 to 192 GB HBM3e capacity and 8000 GB per second bandwidth together with 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance. Large scale training or inference jobs that exceed the 12 GB limit of the RTX 3060 benefit from these specifications. The 1000 watt TDP is accepted when the 75 TFLOPS FP32 rating and NVLink interconnect deliver required throughput.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that fit within 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 and operate under the 170 watt TDP limit. Tasks that need only the published 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating and PCIe 4.0 interconnect remain practical on this card. Lower power draw and PCIe form factor make the RTX 3060 viable where the B200 1000 watt TDP and SXM or NVL form factors are impractical.
Use Cases
The B200 supplies 180 to 192 GB HBM3e and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance that exceed the RTX 3060 8 to 12 GB limit.
The B200 8000 GB per second bandwidth and 4500 TFLOPS FP8 dense performance support larger batch sizes than the RTX 3060 specifications allow.
The B200 75 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 180 to 192 GB capacity handle fine-tuning workloads beyond the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
The RTX 3060 170 watt TDP and 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 suffice for diffusion tasks that do not require the B200 1000 watt TDP.
The B200 75 TFLOPS FP32 rating combined with 8000 GB per second bandwidth accelerates scientific workloads past the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does memory bandwidth compare on B200 versus RTX 3060?▾
The B200 reaches 8000 GB per second while the RTX 3060 reaches 360 GB per second. Higher bandwidth on the B200 supports larger batches during training and inference.
What FP32 performance do the B200 and RTX 3060 deliver?▾
The B200 delivers 75 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32. The numerical gap affects throughput on precision sensitive scientific workloads.
Which GPU has higher power consumption, B200 or RTX 3060?▾
The B200 TDP reaches 1000 watts while the RTX 3060 TDP reaches 170 watts. Power delivery and cooling requirements scale directly with these TDP values.
Can the RTX 3060 run models that fit on the B200?▾
Models that require 180 to 192 GB HBM3e exceed the 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 capacity of the RTX 3060. Smaller models that fit in 12 GB remain runnable on the RTX 3060.
What interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The B200 supports NVLink, PCIe 6.0, and InfiniBand while the RTX 3060 supports PCIe 4.0. Multi GPU scaling therefore differs between the two cards.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 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 B200 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The B200 has 180 to 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B200 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 B200 and the RTX 3060?▾
The B200 uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The B200 has 180-192 GB of HBM3e at 8,000 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the B200 has 22.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the B200 and the RTX 3060. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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