Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 170W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 3,584 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L4 FP32 figure of 30.3 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 3060 FP32 figure of 12.7 TFLOPS by more than double which supports faster execution in workloads limited to single precision arithmetic. The L4 dense FP16 performance reaches 121 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 publishes no FP16 value so no direct ratio applies yet the L4 also lists 242 TFLOPS with sparsity for FP16. Memory capacity of 24 GB on the L4 versus 8 to 12 GB on the RTX 3060 permits larger batch sizes in memory constrained training or inference sessions even though the RTX 3060 bandwidth of 360 GB/s exceeds the L4 bandwidth of 300 GB/s.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
| Scaleway | Warsaw, Poland (WAW2) | 2 | $0.89 | $1.77 | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits deployments that require 24 GB VRAM together with 72W TDP for sustained operation in power limited environments. Its 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 enable higher throughput per watt compared with the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 170W TDP in inference pipelines that fit within the published L4 tensor figures.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
Its higher bandwidth supports workloads where data movement speed outweighs the L4 advantages in capacity and power draw of 72W.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 which exceed the RTX 3060 8 to 12 GB VRAM and 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 for model sizes that require additional memory.
The L4 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 24 GB capacity support larger batch inference than the RTX 3060 with no published FP16 value and 8 to 12 GB VRAM.
The L4 242 TFLOPS with sparsity for FP16 and lower 72W TDP allow efficient fine-tuning sessions compared with the RTX 3060 170W TDP and 12.7 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 3060 360 GB/s bandwidth can accelerate data movement in diffusion workloads despite lower memory capacity than the L4 24 GB.
The RTX 3060 360 GB/s bandwidth pairs with its 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 for bandwidth sensitive scientific kernels where the L4 300 GB/s offers less transfer speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The L4 reaches 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS FP32. The L4 figure supports more than double the single precision throughput of the RTX 3060.
Does the RTX 3060 publish FP16 performance numbers?▾
The RTX 3060 does not publish an FP16 figure. The L4 lists 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 242 TFLOPS with sparsity for FP16 so comparisons remain limited to published values.
What TDP values appear for the L4 and RTX 3060?▾
The L4 TDP equals 72W while the RTX 3060 TDP equals 170W. Lower power draw on the L4 reduces cooling and electricity requirements in dense deployments.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB/s bandwidth while the L4 provides 300 GB/s bandwidth. The difference influences data transfer rates in bandwidth bound applications.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 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 L4 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 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 L4 and the RTX 3060?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 3060 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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