Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 320W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 59.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 238 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 272 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 119 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 476 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance difference shows the RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS compared to 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. This ratio means the RTX 3080 handles more than twice the floating point operations per second in dense FP32 workloads. Memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s on the RTX 3080 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 allows larger batch sizes during training or inference sessions. No FP16 figures exist for the RTX 3060 so comparisons remain limited to FP32. The RTX 3080 lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS. Higher bandwidth supports increased data movement which directly scales with batch size capacity in memory bound operations.
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RTX 3060
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RTX 3080
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits scenarios where power efficiency matters most. Its TDP of 170W consumes less than the 320W TDP of the RTX 3080. Applications that fit within 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth benefit from this lower power draw.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 fits workloads requiring 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 or dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS. Its 760 GB/s memory bandwidth enables larger batches than the 360 GB/s available on the RTX 3060.
Use Cases
The RTX 3080 provides 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3080 lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS along with 760 GB/s bandwidth for larger batches than the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB/s bandwidth to support fine tuning at greater scale than the 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3080 achieves 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 with 760 GB/s bandwidth compared to 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3080 supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and dense INT8 at 238 TOPS which surpass the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the RTX 3060 deliver?▾
The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32. Its TDP measures 170W with memory bandwidth at 360 GB/s.
How does the RTX 3080 FP32 compare to the RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 3080 reaches 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 3080 also lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS.
What memory bandwidth does each GPU provide?▾
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB/s bandwidth with 8 to 12 GB GDDR6. The RTX 3080 provides 760 GB/s bandwidth with 10 to 12 GB GDDR6X.
What TDP values appear for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 3060 carries a TDP of 170W. The RTX 3080 carries a TDP of 320W.
Does the RTX 3080 list sparse tensor performance?▾
The RTX 3080 lists FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 476 TOPS. The RTX 3060 has no published sparse figures.
Which GPU supports higher INT8 throughput?▾
The RTX 3080 supports dense INT8 at 238 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 476 TOPS. The RTX 3060 has no published INT8 figures.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 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 3060 have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 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 3060 and the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 3080 has 10-12 GB of GDDR6X at 760 GB/s, so the RTX 3080 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 3060 and the RTX 3080. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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