Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 600W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 4,030.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput on the RTX PRO 6000 reaches 126 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS. The RTX PRO 6000 further provides dense FP16 at 503.8 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 1007.6 TFLOPS. These figures allow the RTX PRO 6000 to handle matrix operations at rates many times higher than the RTX 3060 FP32 baseline during training and inference steps. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX PRO 6000 exceeds the 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 by a factor of five. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes before memory capacity limits are reached. The 96 GB GDDR7 pool on the RTX PRO 6000 accommodates models that exceed the 8-12 GB GDDR6 limit of 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 PRO 6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.69 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 2 | $1.55 | $3.09 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-east-1 | 1 | $2.19 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 2 | $2.37 | $4.74 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-4 | 4 | $2.38 | $9.53 | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 25 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX PRO 6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits environments constrained to 170W power draw and PCIe 4.0 slots. Its 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating meets requirements for lighter inference tasks that fit within 8-12 GB memory. Deployment remains practical where lower TDP reduces cooling demands compared with 600W systems.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 suits workloads that require 96 GB memory and 1792 GB/s bandwidth. Its dense FP16 rating of 503.8 TFLOPS and FP32 rating of 126 TFLOPS accelerate large model operations beyond the capacity of the RTX 3060. PCIe 5.0 interconnect further benefits multi GPU scaling scenarios.
Use Cases
The RTX PRO 6000 supplies 96 GB memory and dense FP16 at 503.8 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 is limited to 8-12 GB.
The RTX PRO 6000 provides 1792 GB/s bandwidth and 126 TFLOPS FP32 for sustained throughput beyond the RTX 3060 limits.
The RTX PRO 6000 FP16 with sparsity at 1007.6 TFLOPS supports parameter updates that exceed 12 GB capacity on the RTX 3060.
The RTX 3060 handles smaller batches at 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX PRO 6000 handles larger batches at 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16.
The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 126 TFLOPS FP32 and 1792 GB/s bandwidth for datasets larger than 12 GB.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 rating for each card?▾
The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX PRO 6000 reaches 126 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 reaches 1792 GB/s while the RTX 3060 reaches 360 GB/s.
What power levels are specified for each model?▾
The RTX 3060 lists 170W TDP and the RTX PRO 6000 lists 600W TDP.
Which interconnect does each GPU support?▾
The RTX 3060 supports PCIe 4.0 and the RTX PRO 6000 supports PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s, so the RTX PRO 6000 has 5.0x 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 PRO 6000. 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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