Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 170W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000, a value eight times its dense FP32 figure of 11.2 TFLOPS. The RTX 3060 publishes no dense FP16 figure. Dense INT8 performance reaches 178.4 TOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000. The memory bandwidth advantage of 448 GB/s over 360 GB/s allows the Quadro RTX 5000 to sustain larger batch sizes than the RTX 3060 during memory intensive phases. TDP of 230 W on the Quadro RTX 5000 exceeds the 170 W TDP on the RTX 3060, affecting sustained operation limits in power constrained environments.
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Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require its 16 GB VRAM capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth. Dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS further supports acceleration where the RTX 3060 supplies no published equivalent figure.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that benefit from its lower 170 W TDP and higher FP32 throughput of 12.7 TFLOPS relative to the 11.2 TFLOPS of the Quadro RTX 5000.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 16 GB VRAM and dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies 16 GB VRAM together with 448 GB/s bandwidth.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies dense INT8 performance of 178.4 TOPS and 16 GB VRAM.
The RTX 3060 supplies a lower TDP of 170 W and FP32 throughput of 12.7 TFLOPS.
The Quadro RTX 5000 supplies higher bandwidth of 448 GB/s while the RTX 3060 supplies lower TDP of 170 W.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 performance numbers?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 11.2 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 448 GB/s. The RTX 3060 reaches 360 GB/s.
What dense FP16 performance is published?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 publishes dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS. The RTX 3060 publishes no dense FP16 figure.
How do the TDP ratings compare?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 carries a TDP of 230 W. The RTX 3060 carries a TDP of 170 W.
Does the Quadro RTX 5000 support NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink interconnect. The RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 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 RTX 5000 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 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 RTX 5000 and the RTX 3060?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 5000 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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