Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 145W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance of 12.7 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 3060 versus 19.2 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 5060 shows greater compute capacity on the newer GPU for dense operations. The 448 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 5060 exceeds the 360 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 3060 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory bound tasks. The RTX 5060 also specifies 614 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP4 while the RTX 3060 lists no equivalent sparse figure. Lower TDP of 145W on the RTX 5060 compared with 170W on the RTX 3060 reduces power draw during sustained dense FP32 workloads. These differences translate to higher throughput potential on the RTX 5060 for dense FP32 tasks without any change to like for like sparsity comparisons.
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RTX 3060
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RTX 5060
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 fits environments that require Ampere architecture compatibility with existing code bases. Its 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 dense rating and 360 GB/s bandwidth suffice for workloads that do not demand the 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 dense level of the RTX 5060. The 170W TDP aligns with power constrained deployments that cannot accommodate newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
Its 145W TDP combined with up to 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM supports efficient operation in Blackwell based systems. The 614 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP4 further extends capability for sparse tensor operations beyond the RTX 3060 specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 5060 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 dense and 448 GB/s bandwidth to handle larger models than the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 dense and 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
Higher 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 dense on the RTX 5060 improves inference speed over the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 dense of the RTX 3060.
Both GPUs deliver adequate FP32 dense performance with the RTX 3060 at 12.7 TFLOPS and the RTX 5060 at 19.2 TFLOPS for image generation tasks.
The RTX 5060 provides 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 dense along with 145W TDP for sustained scientific workloads that exceed the 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 dense and 170W TDP of the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the RTX 3060 deliver?▾
The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 dense according to the published specifications.
How does the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060 compare to the RTX 3060?▾
The RTX 5060 reaches 448 GB/s while the RTX 3060 reaches 360 GB/s.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The RTX 3060 lists 170W TDP and the RTX 5060 lists 145W TDP.
Does the RTX 5060 publish a sparse tensor performance figure?▾
The RTX 5060 publishes 614 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP4 while the RTX 3060 publishes no sparse figure.
Which interconnect does each card use?▾
The RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 and the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5060 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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