Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 575W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 21,760 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 1,676 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 209.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 838 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 680 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 3,352 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 838 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 419 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,676 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance of the RTX 5090 reaches 104.8 TFLOPS compared with 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. This eightfold increase supports faster execution of training and inference steps that rely on single precision arithmetic. The RTX 5090 also lists dense FP16 performance at 209.5 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth on the RTX 5090 measures 1792 GB/s against 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060. The higher bandwidth permits larger batch sizes during both training and inference without memory bottlenecks. Dense FP16 figures must be compared only against other dense FP16 figures and sparse figures only against other sparse figures when evaluating the RTX 5090.
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits environments where power draw must stay at 170W and where models fit within 12 GB of memory. PCIe 4.0 interconnect meets requirements for many standard inference tasks that do not demand the 1792 GB/s bandwidth of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 fits workloads that require 32 GB of memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Its 1792 GB/s bandwidth and dense FP16 rating of 209.5 TFLOPS enable larger batch processing and accelerated tensor operations on Blackwell architecture.
Use Cases
The RTX 5090 supplies 32 GB memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance while the RTX 3060 is limited to 12 GB and 12.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Dense FP16 performance of 209.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 5090 supports higher throughput than the RTX 3060 can achieve with its published specifications.
The 1792 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32 GB capacity on the RTX 5090 accommodate larger fine tuning batches compared with 360 GB/s and 12 GB on the RTX 3060.
Both GPUs handle image generation workloads though the RTX 5090 completes them faster due to higher FP32 and memory specifications.
FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and 1792 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 5090 accelerate scientific simulations beyond the 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s of the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 5090 reaches 1792 GB/s memory bandwidth compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
What power limits apply to each card?▾
The RTX 3060 operates at 170W TDP while the RTX 5090 operates at 575W TDP.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect and the RTX 5090 uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
Can the RTX 5090 dense FP16 figure be compared directly with the RTX 3060?▾
No direct comparison exists because FP16 performance is not published by the vendor for the RTX 3060.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 5090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 5090 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 5090?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 5090 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 5090?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5090 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s, so the RTX 5090 has 5.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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