Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 300W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 stands in contrast to the 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 6000 Ada. The RTX 6000 Ada further lists dense FP16 performance at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 performance with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS. These FP16 figures allow the RTX 6000 Ada to handle matrix operations in training and inference at rates that exceed the published FP32 capability of the RTX 2060 by large margins. Memory bandwidth of 336 GB per second on the RTX 2060 limits batch sizes compared with the 960 GB per second bandwidth on the RTX 6000 Ada. The higher bandwidth on the RTX 6000 Ada supports larger batches during both training and inference steps that rely on dense FP16 or FP16 with sparsity.
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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 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.33 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits scenarios that require only 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and operate within a 160 W power envelope. Tasks that fit inside 12 GB VRAM and do not require published FP16 rates benefit from the lower TDP of the RTX 2060. The PCIe 3.0 interconnect remains adequate when data movement stays modest.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada suits workloads that need 48 GB VRAM and dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS. Training or inference steps that scale with 960 GB per second bandwidth and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 gain from the Ada Lovelace architecture. The PCIe 4.0 interconnect further aids data transfers in multi GPU setups.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 48 GB VRAM and dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS that exceed the 6 to 12 GB VRAM and 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX 2060.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 960 GB per second bandwidth and FP16 with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS that support larger batch sizes than the RTX 2060 specifications allow.
The RTX 6000 Ada lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 GB VRAM that accommodate fine tuning workloads beyond the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 12 GB limit of the RTX 2060.
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 960 GB per second memory bandwidth and 48 GB VRAM that enable higher resolution generation compared with the RTX 2060.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers dense FP32 at 91.1 TFLOPS and PCIe 4.0 interconnect that accelerate scientific workloads beyond the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and PCIe 3.0 of the RTX 2060.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 6000 Ada lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32. The ratio favors the RTX 6000 Ada for compute heavy tasks.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 960 GB per second while the RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB per second. Higher bandwidth supports faster data movement during training and inference.
What are the TDP values for each card?▾
The RTX 2060 lists 160 W TDP and the RTX 6000 Ada lists 300 W TDP. Power draw differs by nearly a factor of two.
Does the RTX 2060 publish FP16 performance?▾
No FP16 figure appears for the RTX 2060. The RTX 6000 Ada publishes dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS.
Which interconnect do these GPUs use?▾
The RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0. The newer interconnect supports higher transfer rates.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 2.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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