Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 170W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
This ratio supports nearly twice the throughput for training and inference tasks that rely on dense FP32 operations. PCIe 4.0 on the RTX 3060 versus PCIe 3.0 on the RTX 2060 reduces potential data transfer bottlenecks in multi GPU setups. No FP16 figures are published by the vendor so comparisons remain limited to the provided dense FP32 values.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 2060
RTX 2060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 3060
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits scenarios where dense FP32 throughput of 6.5 TFLOPS meets requirements without excess power draw. Its 160W TDP fits systems with tighter power budgets compared to the 170W rating of the RTX 3060. PCIe 3.0 interconnect works adequately in older host platforms that lack PCIe 4.0 support.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
Its 360 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the 336 GB/s of the RTX 2060 and enables larger batch sizes. PCIe 4.0 interconnect supports faster host communication than the PCIe 3.0 of the RTX 2060.
Use Cases
The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 which nearly doubles the 6.5 TFLOPS of the RTX 2060 and supports higher throughput.
Dense FP32 performance of 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060 exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 for faster inference steps.
Memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 surpasses 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 and allows larger batch sizes during fine-tuning.
VRAM ranges of 6-12 GB and 8-12 GB overlap so either GPU meets typical requirements with the RTX 3060 offering higher dense FP32 throughput.
The RTX 3060 provides 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 compared to 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 which accelerates compute bound scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 2060 and RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 2060 provides 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX 3060 provides 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. This difference represents a ratio of nearly two times higher throughput on the RTX 3060.
How does memory bandwidth compare on RTX 2060 versus RTX 3060?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 and 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060. The higher value on the RTX 3060 supports modestly increased batch sizes in memory intensive workloads.
Which GPU has lower power consumption between RTX 2060 and RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 2060 lists a TDP of 160W while the RTX 3060 lists 170W. The RTX 2060 therefore draws less power under the published specifications.
Does the RTX 3060 support faster interconnect than the RTX 2060?▾
The RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect while the RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0. PCIe 4.0 doubles the theoretical transfer rate of PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 and the RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 3060 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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