Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI250X | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 560W | 170W |
| VRAM | 128 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | CDNA 2 | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 383 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 383 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,277 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance of 383 TFLOPS on the MI250X supports larger batch sizes in training workloads than the RTX 3060 can accommodate given its unpublished FP16 figure. The 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating on the MI250X exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating on the RTX 3060 by a factor of 3.77 and enables faster scientific kernels. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s versus 360 GB/s allows the MI250X to sustain bigger working sets without swapping while the RTX 3060 remains constrained to smaller inference batches. Dense INT8 throughput of 383 TOPS on the MI250X further widens the gap for quantized models where the RTX 3060 provides no published equivalent.
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When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits LLM training jobs that require 128 GB memory capacity and dense FP16 throughput of 383 TFLOPS. Its 3277 GB/s bandwidth supports large batch scientific computing workloads that exceed the 12 GB limit of the RTX 3060.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 fits inference tasks where 170W TDP and PCIe form factor reduce infrastructure demands. Its 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating handles lighter fine tuning or Stable Diffusion workloads that stay within 12 GB memory.
Use Cases
The MI250X supplies 128 GB memory and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accommodate models too large for the RTX 3060 12 GB limit.
The RTX 3060 operates at 170W TDP and fits inference batches within its 12 GB memory for lower power deployments.
Both GPUs handle fine tuning when model size fits 12 GB on the RTX 3060 or scales to 128 GB on the MI250X with its 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32.
The RTX 3060 delivers adequate 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 for image generation inside its 12 GB memory envelope at 170W TDP.
The MI250X provides 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 that accelerate large matrix operations beyond RTX 3060 capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference?▾
The MI250X reaches 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The MI250X provides 3277 GB/s bandwidth compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
What are the TDP values?▾
The MI250X lists 560W TDP and the RTX 3060 lists 170W TDP.
Does the MI250X publish an FP16 figure?▾
The MI250X publishes 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 3060 figure remains unpublished by the vendor.
What interconnects do they use?▾
The MI250X supports Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 3060 supports PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI250X or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI250X 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 MI250X have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI250X 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 MI250X and the RTX 3060?▾
The MI250X uses the CDNA 2 architecture (2021) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the MI250X has 9.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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