Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 350W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 10,496 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 71 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 284 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 328 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 142 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 568 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance ratio shows the RTX 3090 at 35.6 TFLOPS compared to the RTX 2060 at 6.5 TFLOPS. Dense FP16 performance reaches 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 while the RTX 2060 lists no published FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth at 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 versus 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 permits larger batch sizes during training and inference operations. The 350W TDP of the RTX 3090 versus the 160W TDP of the RTX 2060 indicates higher power draw for the increased tensor throughput. Dense INT8 performance stands at 284 TOPS on the RTX 3090 with no published figure for the RTX 2060.
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RTX 2060
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits environments constrained by a 160W TDP limit and PCIe 3.0 interconnect. Workloads that fit within 6 to 12 GB VRAM and require only 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance benefit from its lower power profile. Deployment in compact systems favors the RTX 2060 over higher TDP alternatives.
When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 addresses tasks that demand 24 GB VRAM and 936 GB/s memory bandwidth for larger models. Its 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and dense 71 TFLOPS FP16 figures support accelerated training and inference compared to lower specifications. NVLink connectivity further enables multi GPU scaling where the RTX 2060 cannot match.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 supplies 24 GB VRAM and dense 71 TFLOPS FP16 performance that exceed the RTX 2060 specifications.
Dense FP16 at 71 TFLOPS and 936 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 3090 enable larger batch processing than the RTX 2060.
The RTX 3090 delivers 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 GB VRAM for fine tuning operations beyond RTX 2060 capacity.
Memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s and 24 GB VRAM on the RTX 3090 support higher resolution generation compared to 336 GB/s and 6 to 12 GB on the RTX 2060.
The RTX 3090 provides 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and dense 284 TOPS INT8 that surpass the RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The RTX 2060 reaches 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 3090 reaches 35.6 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?▾
The RTX 2060 provides 336 GB/s bandwidth whereas the RTX 3090 provides 936 GB/s bandwidth.
Which GPU has the lower TDP rating?▾
The RTX 2060 operates at 160W TDP while the RTX 3090 operates at 350W TDP.
Does the RTX 3090 support NVLink?▾
The RTX 3090 includes NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 4.0 whereas the RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0 only.
What dense FP16 rating applies to the RTX 3090?▾
The RTX 3090 lists dense FP16 performance at 71 TFLOPS with no published FP16 figure for the RTX 2060.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 3090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX 3090 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 3090?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 936 GB/s, so the RTX 3090 has 2.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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