Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 300W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 remains far below the 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX A6000. Dense FP16 performance reaches 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 while the RTX 2060 lists no published FP16 figure. With sparsity the RTX A6000 attains 309.6 TFLOPS FP16. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 exceeds the 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 and supports larger batch sizes during training or inference. Dense INT8 throughput of 309.7 TOPS on the RTX A6000 further widens the gap for quantized workloads compared with the RTX 2060.
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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 4 | $0.52 | $2.07 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 4 | $0.55 | $2.20 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits light inference tasks that fit within 6-12 GB VRAM and operate at 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. Its 160W TDP fits systems with limited power delivery where the 300W requirement of the RTX A6000 exceeds available capacity. Entry level Stable Diffusion runs remain viable on the RTX 2060 when memory demands stay modest.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 handles large model training that requires 48 GB VRAM and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32. Dense FP16 at 154.8 TFLOPS accelerates fine tuning compared with the RTX 2060.
Use Cases
The RTX A6000 supplies 48 GB VRAM and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 that accommodate larger models than the 6-12 GB limit of the RTX 2060.
Dense FP16 at 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000 enables faster token generation than the RTX 2060 can achieve with its lower FP32 rating.
The RTX A6000 provides 309.7 TOPS dense INT8 and 768 GB/s bandwidth that support efficient parameter updates beyond the RTX 2060 specifications.
Both GPUs run Stable Diffusion yet the RTX A6000 handles higher resolutions with 48 GB VRAM while the RTX 2060 suffices for smaller batches at 6.5 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink connectivity that accelerate simulations compared with the 160W TDP and PCIe 3.0 interconnect of the RTX 2060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of the RTX 2060 and RTX A6000?▾
The RTX 2060 reaches 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX A6000 reaches 38.7 TFLOPS FP32. These figures guide selection for compute bound tasks.
Does the RTX A6000 support sparsity?▾
The RTX A6000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 309.6 TFLOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 619.4 TOPS. The RTX 2060 provides no published sparse figures.
What power does each card consume?▾
The RTX 2060 operates at 160W TDP. The RTX A6000 operates at 300W TDP. System power budgets must accommodate these values.
Which interconnect does the RTX A6000 use?▾
The RTX A6000 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0. The RTX 2060 uses only PCIe 3.0. Multi GPU scaling favors the RTX A6000.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A6000 has 2.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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