Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP32 rating of 12.6 TFLOPS on the Quadro P6000 sits close to the dense FP32 rating of 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. Memory bandwidth of 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000 exceeds the 360 GB/s figure on the RTX 3060 and therefore supports larger batch sizes during data movement. The 24 GB capacity on the Quadro P6000 versus the 8 GB to 12 GB range on the RTX 3060 further extends the feasible working set size for memory heavy workloads. The TDP difference of 250 W versus 170 W affects sustained operation in power limited environments.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.10 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3060 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 suits workloads that require the full 24 GB memory capacity and 432 GB/s bandwidth. Scientific computing tasks benefit from these numbers when dataset sizes exceed the limits of 12 GB configurations. The PCIe 3.0 interface remains compatible with older server platforms that lack PCIe 4.0 support.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that prioritize the lower 170 W TDP and newer Ampere architecture. Inference tasks run efficiently within the 8 GB to 12 GB memory range when power budgets constrain deployment. The PCIe 4.0 interconnect provides faster host communication on modern systems.
Use Cases
The 24 GB capacity and 432 GB/s bandwidth accommodate larger models than the 8 GB to 12 GB limit.
The 170 W TDP and 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating support efficient operation within typical deployment power envelopes.
The 360 GB/s bandwidth and lower TDP enable practical iteration on the 8 GB to 12 GB memory configuration.
Both GPUs deliver similar dense FP32 throughput near 12.6 TFLOPS and 12.7 TFLOPS for image generation workloads.
The 24 GB memory and 432 GB/s bandwidth handle large simulation datasets beyond the RTX 3060 limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between Quadro P6000 and RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro P6000 contains 24 GB GDDR5X while the RTX 3060 contains between 8 GB and 12 GB GDDR6.
How does TDP compare for Quadro P6000 versus RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro P6000 TDP reaches 250 W and the RTX 3060 TDP reaches 170 W.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The Quadro P6000 provides 432 GB/s bandwidth compared to 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
What FP32 performance do these GPUs deliver?▾
The Quadro P6000 delivers 12.6 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Are the interconnect standards the same?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 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 Quadro P6000 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 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 Quadro P6000 and the RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the Quadro P6000 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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