Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 91.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada exceeds the 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060 by a ratio of 91.1 to 12.7. This delta supports faster matrix operations during training and inference on the RTX 6000 Ada. The RTX 6000 Ada lists FP16 dense performance at 364 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 does not publish an FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 permits larger batch sizes before memory capacity limits are reached. The 48 GB VRAM on the RTX 6000 Ada further extends feasible model sizes compared to the 8-12 GB on the RTX 3060.
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RTX 3060
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RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.33 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits scenarios that require 170W TDP operation and 8-12 GB VRAM. Workloads that fit within these limits avoid the 300W TDP of the RTX 6000 Ada. PCIe form factor compatibility remains identical yet power and capacity constraints favor the RTX 3060.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits workloads that demand 48 GB VRAM and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32. FP16 dense performance at 364 TFLOPS and FP8 dense performance at 728.5 TFLOPS enable larger scale training and inference. Memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s supports higher throughput than the 360 GB/s alternative.
Use Cases
The 48 GB VRAM and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 6000 Ada accommodate larger models than the 8-12 GB and 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060.
FP16 dense at 364 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada deliver higher throughput than the RTX 3060 specifications allow.
The 48 GB capacity and 728.5 TOPS INT8 dense rating on the RTX 6000 Ada support fine-tuning runs that exceed the RTX 3060 limits.
VRAM of 48 GB combined with 960 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 6000 Ada handles larger diffusion batches than the 8-12 GB and 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3060 meets low power needs at 170W TDP while the RTX 6000 Ada supplies 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 when higher compute is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 91.1 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32. This produces a ratio of 91.1 to 12.7.
Which GPU has published FP16 figures?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada publishes FP16 dense at 364 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 728 TFLOPS. The RTX 3060 does not publish FP16 performance.
How do TDP values affect deployment choices?▾
The RTX 3060 operates at 170W TDP. The RTX 6000 Ada operates at 300W TDP. Both use PCIe form factors and PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Can the RTX 3060 handle the same batch sizes as the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The 360 GB/s bandwidth and 8-12 GB VRAM on the RTX 3060 constrain batch sizes below those possible with 960 GB/s and 48 GB on the RTX 6000 Ada.
What INT8 performance does the RTX 6000 Ada provide?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada lists INT8 dense at 728.5 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 1,457 TOPS. The RTX 3060 does not publish INT8 figures.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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