Specifications Compared
| Spec | P100 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 18.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM2, PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 4.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 732 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The P100 FP32 figure of 9.3 TFLOPS sits below the RTX 3060 FP32 figure of 12.7 TFLOPS so dense FP32 workloads complete faster on the RTX 3060. The P100 dense FP16 rating of 18.7 TFLOPS supports mixed precision operations where the RTX 3060 figure remains unpublished. Memory bandwidth of 732 GB/s on the P100 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 permits larger batch sizes before memory saturation occurs during training passes. The 16 GB capacity on the P100 further extends the feasible batch size compared with the 8 to 12 GB range on the RTX 3060.
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P100
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When to Choose the P100
The P100 suits workloads that require the 16 GB HBM2 capacity together with 732 GB/s bandwidth. Scientific computing jobs that exploit the published 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating also favor the P100 over alternatives lacking that specification.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that benefit from the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating at the reduced 170W TDP. Inference tasks that fit within 12 GB GDDR6 memory gain from the lower power envelope and PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Use Cases
The P100 supplies 16 GB HBM2 and 732 GB/s bandwidth that support larger batches than the 8 to 12 GB limit on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 at 170W TDP which exceeds the P100 9.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
The RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 170W TDP allow efficient fine tuning within the 12 GB GDDR6 capacity.
The RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating fits diffusion workloads inside 12 GB while consuming 170W TDP.
The P100 publishes 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 732 GB/s bandwidth suited to scientific kernels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between P100 and RTX 3060?▾
The P100 provides 9.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 3060 provides 12.7 TFLOPS FP32. This difference determines relative speed for dense FP32 workloads.
What are the TDP values for the P100 and RTX 3060?▾
The P100 TDP is 250W. The RTX 3060 TDP is 170W. The lower TDP on the RTX 3060 reduces power draw in dense deployments.
Does the P100 support dense FP16?▾
The P100 lists 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 3060 figure for FP16 remains unpublished by the vendor.
Which interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The P100 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX 3060 supports PCIe 4.0. NVLink on the P100 enables faster multi GPU communication.
Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the P100 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 P100 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find P100 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 P100 and the RTX 3060?▾
The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 at 732 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the P100 has 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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