Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 4000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 130W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 26.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 427.6 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP32 throughput of 26.7 TFLOPS in the RTX 4000 Ada exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 3060 by a factor of two and supports faster matrix operations during training or inference workloads. The RTX 4000 Ada also lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS while no FP8 figure appears for the RTX 3060. Identical memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s in both cards implies comparable limits on maximum batch sizes when data movement dominates computation yet the RTX 4000 Ada larger 20 GB capacity permits larger models or batches before swapping occurs.
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RTX 3060
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RTX 4000 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that fit within 8-12 GB GDDR6 and where the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 figure meets throughput targets. Its PCIe form factor and 170W TDP remain acceptable in systems already provisioned for higher power draw.
When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada fits scenarios that require the 20 GB GDDR6 capacity or the 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 rate while benefiting from the reduced 130W TDP. Its FP8 figure with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS further accelerates compatible inference pipelines.
Use Cases
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 20 GB GDDR6 which exceed the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 8-12 GB of the RTX 3060.
FP8 with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4000 Ada accelerates inference relative to the RTX 3060 where no FP8 figure is published.
The 20 GB GDDR6 and 26.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 4000 Ada allow larger fine-tuning batches than the 8-12 GB and 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 3060.
Both GPUs share 360 GB/s bandwidth so the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 3060 remains viable when 8-12 GB suffices.
Dense FP32 performance of 26.7 TFLOPS combined with 130W TDP favors the RTX 4000 Ada over the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 170W TDP of the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada reaches 26.7 TFLOPS in dense FP32 mode while the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS in dense FP32 mode.
Do the GPUs share the same memory bandwidth?▾
Both the RTX 3060 and RTX 4000 Ada list memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
What TDP values are listed for these cards?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada carries a TDP of 130W and the RTX 3060 carries a TDP of 170W.
Which architecture does the RTX 4000 Ada use?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace architecture released in 2023 while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere architecture released in 2021.
Is FP8 performance published for the RTX 3060?▾
No FP8 figure appears for the RTX 3060 whereas the RTX 4000 Ada lists FP8 performance with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 4000 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 3060 have compared to the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 4000 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 3060 and the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 4000 Ada has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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