GPU comparison

RTX 2060 vs RTX A4000

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

TuringvsAmpereUpdated 32 days ago

The RTX A4000 wins for the most common use case of accelerated computing. Its 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 combined with 448 GB/s bandwidth and 16 to 20 GB VRAM deliver clear advantages over the 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s of the RTX 2060 while operating at a lower 140W TDP.

RTX A4000 listed from $0.15/GPU/hr

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Specifications Compared

SpecRTX 2060RTX A4000
TDP160W140W
VRAM6-12 GB16-20 GB
CUDA Cores1,9206,144
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectPCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
Tensor Cores240192
FP32 Performance6.5 TFLOPS19.2 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth336 GB/s448 GB/s
FP16 (with sparsity)Not published153.4 TFLOPS

Performance Analysis

The FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 by a factor of nearly three. This gap affects dense FP32 workloads in training and inference where higher throughput allows faster iteration on models. The RTX A4000 also lists 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 2060 does not publish an FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 exceeds the 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 by one third. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in memory intensive tasks without swapping to system memory. TDP of 140W on the RTX A4000 remains below the 160W on the RTX 2060 which influences sustained performance under power limits.

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 A4000

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
HyperstackNORWAY-11$0.15—Deploy
Paperspaceny22$0.76$1.52Deploy

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When to Choose the RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 suits scenarios where FP32 dense performance at 6.5 TFLOPS meets basic requirements and PCIe 3.0 compatibility aligns with older systems. Its TDP of 160W fits installations with established power budgets that do not demand the 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 or 448 GB/s bandwidth of newer cards.

When to Choose the RTX A4000

Its 448 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe 4.0 interconnect support larger batches and faster data movement in professional environments that also value the 140W TDP.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 448 GB/s bandwidth against 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060.

LLM Inference
RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 provides 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 16 to 20 GB VRAM while the RTX 2060 does not publish FP16.

Fine-tuning
RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 offers 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 and higher memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s for efficient parameter updates.

Stable Diffusion
RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 delivers 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 448 GB/s bandwidth to handle larger image batches.

Scientific Computing
RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 along with 140W TDP and PCIe 4.0 for sustained calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾

The RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A4000 lists 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32.

What memory bandwidth figures appear in the specifications?▾

The RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB/s. The RTX A4000 reaches 448 GB/s.

Which GPU has the lower TDP rating?▾

The RTX A4000 carries a TDP of 140W. The RTX 2060 carries a TDP of 160W.

What interconnect versions do the GPUs support?▾

The RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0. The RTX A4000 uses PCIe 4.0.

Does the RTX 2060 publish an FP16 rating?▾

No FP16 figure appears for the RTX 2060. The RTX A4000 lists 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX A4000?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾

The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾

The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.

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How this page is made

  • Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 2060 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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