Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 140W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 153.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The dense FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 exceeds the dense FP32 rating of 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060. This gap produces higher throughput in dense FP32 workloads such as certain matrix operations. The RTX A4000 lists FP16 performance of 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity while the RTX 3060 lists no FP16 value. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 supports larger batch sizes during memory bound operations. The TDP of 140W on the RTX A4000 remains lower than the 170W TDP on the RTX 3060.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3060
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3060 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.25 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 10 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A4000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 fits deployments that require only 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and operate within the 8 to 12 GB VRAM limit. Its 360 GB/s bandwidth meets demands of workloads that do not exceed these hardware bounds.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The 140W TDP permits denser installations than the 170W TDP of the RTX 3060.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 provides 16 to 20 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth which accommodate larger training batches than the 8 to 12 GB VRAM and 360 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
The RTX A4000 delivers 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity which exceed the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 3060.
The RTX A4000 supplies 16 to 20 GB VRAM capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth which enable fine-tuning of models that exceed the 8 to 12 GB limit of the RTX 3060.
The RTX A4000 offers 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 along with 448 GB/s bandwidth which support higher resolution generation than the 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s of the RTX 3060.
The RTX A4000 achieves 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32 which surpasses the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 3060 for compute heavy scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000 provide?▾
The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS dense FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU lists an FP16 specification?▾
The RTX A4000 lists 153.4 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 3060 lists no FP16 value.
How do the TDP values compare for the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 3060 carries a 170W TDP. The RTX A4000 carries a 140W TDP.
Do the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000 share the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000 use PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 3060 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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