GPU comparison

RTX 2060 vs T4

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

TuringvsTuringUpdated 33 days ago

The T4 wins for the most common inference and fine-tuning workloads. Its 65 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 8.1 TFLOPS FP32 together with 16 GB VRAM and 70 W TDP provide higher throughput per watt than the RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 configuration.

T4 listed from $0.27/GPU/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecRTX 2060T4
TDP160W70W
VRAM6-12 GB16 GB
CUDA Cores1,9202,560
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
ArchitectureTuringTuring
FP16 (dense)Not published65 TFLOPS
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
INT8 (dense)Not published130 TOPS
InterconnectPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0
Tensor Cores240320
FP32 Performance6.5 TFLOPS8.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth336 GB/s320 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The T4 delivers 65 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 2060 lists no published FP16 value. FP32 throughput favors the T4 at 8.1 TFLOPS over the RTX 2060 at 6.5 TFLOPS. This gap means the T4 processes dense FP16 operations at a higher rate than the RTX 2060 can achieve in FP32 alone. Memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 exceeds the T4 value of 320 GB/s by a small margin. The higher bandwidth on the RTX 2060 supports modestly larger batch sizes in memory-bound FP32 tasks. The T4 TDP of 70 W remains less than half the 160 W TDP of the RTX 2060. Lower power on the T4 allows denser server packing without altering dense FP16 or dense INT8 performance figures.

Current On-Demand Offers

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RTX 2060

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T4

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When to Choose the RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 suits FP32 workloads where 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s bandwidth align with available power budgets of 160 W. Its 6-12 GB VRAM fits smaller models that do not require the 16 GB capacity of the T4. PCIe 3.0 connectivity matches the T4 yet the higher bandwidth assists data movement in bandwidth-sensitive FP32 kernels.

When to Choose the T4

The T4 fits dense FP16 workloads that require 65 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM under a 70 W TDP limit. Its 8.1 TFLOPS FP32 exceeds the RTX 2060 value while dense INT8 reaches 130 TOPS. Lower power draw enables sustained operation in environments where 160 W exceeds thermal or electrical constraints.

Use Cases

LLM Training
T4

The T4 supplies 65 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB VRAM while the RTX 2060 lists no FP16 figure.

LLM Inference
T4

Dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS and dense INT8 at 130 TOPS on the T4 exceed the RTX 2060 FP32 capability of 6.5 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
T4

The T4 8.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 GB memory support fine-tuning steps that exceed the RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 limit.

Stable Diffusion
Either

Both cards share Turing architecture and PCIe 3.0 while the T4 adds dense FP16 at 65 TFLOPS against the RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32.

Scientific Computing
RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 bandwidth of 336 GB/s surpasses the T4 value of 320 GB/s for FP32 kernels rated at 6.5 TFLOPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP32 rating of each GPU?▾

The RTX 2060 reaches 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The T4 reaches 8.1 TFLOPS FP32.

What power limits apply to these GPUs?▾

The RTX 2060 TDP equals 160 W. The T4 TDP equals 70 W.

Which GPU supports dense FP16?▾

The T4 lists 65 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 2060 provides no published FP16 value.

Do both cards use the same interconnect?▾

Both the RTX 2060 and T4 employ PCIe 3.0 interconnects in PCIe form factors.

What INT8 performance does the T4 deliver?▾

The T4 reaches 130 TOPS dense INT8. The RTX 2060 lists no published INT8 value.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the T4?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and T4 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 T4?▾

The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The T4 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find RTX 2060 and T4 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 T4?▾

The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the T4 uses Turing (2018). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the T4 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 320 GB/s, so the RTX 2060 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the T4.

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  • Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 2060 and the T4. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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