Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 70W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3060 supplies 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 against 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 on the RTX A2000. This gap favors the RTX 3060 for workloads that rely on dense FP32 operations. The RTX A2000 lists 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 3060 lists no FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 exceeds 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory-bound tasks. TDP of 170W on the RTX 3060 exceeds 70W on the RTX A2000 and therefore raises power cost per dense FP32 TFLOPS.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3060
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits workloads that require the higher 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 figure. Its 360 GB/s memory bandwidth further supports larger batch sizes than the 288 GB/s available on the RTX A2000. Users select the RTX 3060 when dense FP32 throughput outweighs the 70W TDP of the alternative card.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 suits workloads that require the 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity figure. Its 70W TDP lowers power draw relative to the 170W TDP of the RTX 3060. Users select the RTX A2000 when sparse FP16 operations or reduced power consumption take priority over the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the alternative card.
Use Cases
The RTX 3060 supplies 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 against 8 TFLOPS dense FP32 on the RTX A2000.
The RTX A2000 supplies 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 3060 lists no FP16 figure.
The RTX 3060 supplies 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 360 GB/s bandwidth against lower figures on the RTX A2000.
Both cards share Ampere architecture and GDDR6 memory while differing in dense FP32 and TDP.
The RTX A2000 operates at 70W TDP against 170W TDP on the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the RTX 3060 and RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A2000 reaches 8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare on the RTX 3060 versus the RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB/s. The RTX A2000 provides 288 GB/s.
What TDP values apply to the RTX 3060 and RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 3060 lists 170W TDP. The RTX A2000 lists 70W TDP.
Does the RTX A2000 publish an FP16 figure?▾
The RTX A2000 lists 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 3060 lists no FP16 figure.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX 3060 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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