Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 230W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A5000 provides 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 against 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 on the RTX 3060. This ratio indicates the RTX A5000 sustains more than double the dense FP32 operations. The RTX A5000 lists 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity while the RTX 3060 figure remains unpublished. Memory bandwidth at 768 GB/s versus 360 GB/s allows the RTX A5000 to support larger batch sizes during training or inference passes.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3060
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All RTX 3060 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits environments where TDP must stay at 170W and VRAM needs remain under 12 GB. PCIe interconnect alone meets requirements when NVLink is unnecessary for the workload.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 fits tasks that require 24 GB GDDR6 and 768 GB/s bandwidth. The 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity support larger models than the 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 alternative.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 supplies 24 GB VRAM against 8-12 GB on the RTX 3060.
The RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32 compared with 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 on the RTX 3060.
Bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 exceeds 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 for larger batches.
Both cards run the workload yet the RTX 3060 at 170W TDP uses less power than 230W.
The RTX A5000 provides 222.2 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity unavailable on the RTX 3060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference?▾
The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 and the RTX A5000 reaches 27.8 TFLOPS dense FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 lists 768 GB/s while the RTX 3060 lists 360 GB/s.
What are the TDP values for these cards?▾
The RTX 3060 TDP is 170W and the RTX A5000 TDP is 230W.
Does the RTX A5000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A5000 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 only.
Are both GPUs based on the same architecture?▾
Both the RTX 3060 and RTX A5000 use the Ampere architecture released in 2021.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 3060 and the RTX A5000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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