Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 450W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 16,384 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 330.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 165.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 660.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 512 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 82.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 660.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 330.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,321.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4090 FP32 rating of 82.6 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 2060 rating of 6.5 TFLOPS by more than twelve times when both figures are treated as dense. The RTX 4090 also lists dense FP16 at 165.2 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 330.4 TFLOPS while the RTX 2060 FP16 value remains unpublished. Memory bandwidth of 1008 GB/s on the RTX 4090 versus 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 permits larger batch sizes during training or inference workloads that move substantial tensor data. The TDP difference of 450W versus 160W further indicates that sustained dense FP16 workloads on the RTX 4090 require correspondingly higher power delivery.
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RTX 2060
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits environments constrained to 160W power limits or PCIe 3.0 interconnects where FP32 workloads remain modest. Its 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating supports lighter scientific computing tasks that do not require the 24 GB VRAM or 1008 GB/s bandwidth of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX 4090
Dense FP16 at 165.2 TFLOPS or FP16 with sparsity at 330.4 TFLOPS enables larger model training and inference batches than the RTX 2060 can accommodate.
Use Cases
The RTX 4090 supplies 165.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 24 GB VRAM that exceed the RTX 2060 published specifications.
Dense FP16 performance of 165.2 TFLOPS and 1008 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 4090 support larger batch inference than the RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating allows.
The RTX 4090 330.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 24 GB VRAM accommodate fine-tuning workloads beyond the RTX 2060 capabilities.
Memory bandwidth of 1008 GB/s and 24 GB VRAM on the RTX 4090 enable higher resolution generation compared with the RTX 2060 336 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 suffices for smaller scientific tasks while the RTX 4090 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 handles larger ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU provide?▾
The RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 4090 lists 82.6 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 2060 provides 336 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 4090 provides 1008 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU lists dense FP16 performance?▾
The RTX 4090 lists 165.2 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 2060 FP16 value is not published by the vendor.
What TDP values apply to the RTX 2060 and RTX 4090?▾
The RTX 2060 TDP is 160W. The RTX 4090 TDP is 450W.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0. The RTX 4090 uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 4090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX 4090 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 4090?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX 4090 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 4090?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 1,008 GB/s, so the RTX 4090 has 3.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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