Specifications Compared
| Spec | GH200 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 900W | 170W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 3,584 |
| FP8 (dense) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 989 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 1,979 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink-C2C, PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,000 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The GH200 delivers FP16 dense performance at 989 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 1979 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 has no published FP16 figures. FP32 throughput on the GH200 reaches 67 TFLOPS which exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS of the RTX 3060 by a factor of five. Memory bandwidth of 4000 GB/s on the GH200 supports larger batch sizes during training and inference compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060. The 96 GB HBM3 capacity on the GH200 enables handling of models that exceed the 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 limit of the RTX 3060. Power consumption at 900W for the GH200 versus 170W for the RTX 3060 further separates their suitability for sustained dense or sparse tensor operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GH200
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When to Choose the GH200
The GH200 suits workloads that require 96 GB HBM3 memory and 4000 GB/s bandwidth such as large model training. Its 67 TFLOPS FP32 rating and support for dense FP16 at 989 TFLOPS make it appropriate for scientific computing tasks that exceed consumer memory limits.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 fits scenarios with power constraints at 170W TDP and PCIe form factor needs. Its 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles lighter inference or fine tuning jobs where 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 memory suffices.
Use Cases
The GH200 supplies 96 GB HBM3 memory and 4000 GB/s bandwidth that support large model training beyond the 8 to 12 GB capacity of the RTX 3060.
Dense FP16 performance at 989 TFLOPS on the GH200 enables faster inference throughput than the RTX 3060 which lacks published tensor figures.
The 67 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 96 GB memory on the GH200 accommodate fine tuning workloads that surpass RTX 3060 specifications.
The RTX 3060 at 170W TDP and PCIe form factor provides adequate 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance for consumer scale image generation tasks.
FP32 performance of 67 TFLOPS combined with 4000 GB/s bandwidth on the GH200 meets demands of scientific workloads that require high memory capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory does the GH200 provide?▾
The GH200 provides 96 GB of HBM3 memory with 4000 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity exceeds the 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 memory of the RTX 3060.
How does FP32 performance compare?▾
The GH200 reaches 67 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS. The difference favors the GH200 for compute intensive tasks.
What power draw does each GPU have?▾
The GH200 has a TDP of 900W while the RTX 3060 has a TDP of 170W. This gap affects deployment choices in power limited environments.
Can the RTX 3060 run large models?▾
The RTX 3060 memory limit of 8 to 12 GB restricts model sizes compared with the 96 GB HBM3 on the GH200. Larger models require the GH200 capacity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GH200 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GH200 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 GH200 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The GH200 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GH200 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 GH200 and the RTX 3060?▾
The GH200 uses the Hopper architecture (2023) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The GH200 has 96 GB of HBM3 at 4,000 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the GH200 has 11.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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