Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 200W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 12-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 58.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 233.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 233.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 466.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4070 supplies 29.1 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 3060. This difference allows the RTX 4070 to complete FP32 operations more than twice as fast. The RTX 4070 also lists dense FP16 performance at 58.3 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 provides no published FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 504 GB/s on the RTX 4070 exceeds the 360 GB/s rating of the RTX 3060 and therefore supports larger batch sizes during training or inference. These hardware differences translate into higher throughput for dense FP16 workloads on the RTX 4070 when sparsity is not applied.
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RTX 3060
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RTX 4070
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits scenarios that prioritize lower TDP at 170W over maximum throughput. Workloads that operate within 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth can use the RTX 3060 without exceeding power limits of 170W. PCIe interconnect remains identical on both cards so the RTX 3060 fits existing systems that require reduced power draw.
When to Choose the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 fits workloads that require dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS or FP32 at 29.1 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 504 GB/s enables larger batch processing than the 360 GB/s available on the RTX 3060.
Use Cases
The RTX 4070 provides 29.1 TFLOPS FP32 and dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 lists 12.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Dense FP16 performance reaches 58.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 with memory bandwidth at 504 GB/s compared to 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
FP32 throughput of 29.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 3060 and supports larger batches via 504 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 4070 delivers dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS and 504 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 3060 provides 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the RTX 3060 provide compared to the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 3060 lists 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4070 lists 29.1 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the RTX 3060 and RTX 4070?▾
Memory bandwidth measures 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 and 504 GB/s on the RTX 4070.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
TDP reaches 170W on the RTX 3060 and 200W on the RTX 4070.
Does the RTX 3060 publish FP16 performance figures?▾
The RTX 3060 does not publish FP16 performance while the RTX 4070 lists dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS.
Which GPU supports larger batch sizes during inference?▾
The RTX 4070 supports larger batch sizes with 504 GB/s bandwidth compared to 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
What architectures do these GPUs use?▾
The RTX 3060 uses Ampere architecture and the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace architecture.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 4070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 4070 has 12-16 GB of GDDR6X at 504 GB/s, so the RTX 4070 has 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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