GPU comparison

RTX 3060 vs TITAN Xp

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

AmperevsPascalUpdated 32 days ago

The RTX 3060 emerges as the stronger selection for the majority of cloud workloads because its 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating combines with 170W TDP and PCIe 4.0 support to deliver better efficiency than the TITAN Xp configuration.

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Specifications Compared

SpecRTX 3060TITAN Xp
TDP170W250W
VRAM8-12 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores3,5843,840
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectPCIe 4.0PCIe 3.0
Tensor Cores112Not published
FP32 Performance12.7 TFLOPS12.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth360 GB/s548 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Dense FP32 throughput of 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060 surpasses the 12.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating on the TITAN Xp and indicates modestly higher computational capacity for single precision workloads. Memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 constrains maximum batch sizes relative to 548 GB/s on the TITAN Xp during data movement heavy operations. TDP values of 170W for the RTX 3060 and 250W for the TITAN Xp translate into differing power budgets that influence sustained operation in shared systems. The architectural shift from Pascal to Ampere on the RTX 3060 introduces efficiency gains even though both GPUs report identical absence of published FP16 figures.

Current On-Demand Offers

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RTX 3060

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Vast.aiTexas, US1$0.13—Deploy

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TITAN Xp

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When to Choose the RTX 3060

The RTX 3060 suits deployments that prioritize lower power consumption at 170W TDP alongside PCIe 4.0 connectivity. Workloads that fit within 8 to 12 GB VRAM and require 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 benefit from the reduced thermal and electrical demands compared with the 250W TDP alternative.

When to Choose the TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp fits scenarios where 548 GB/s memory bandwidth enables larger data transfers than the 360 GB/s alternative. Applications that tolerate 250W TDP and rely on 12 GB GDDR5X capacity gain from the higher bandwidth figure despite the older PCIe 3.0 interconnect.

Use Cases

LLM Training
TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp memory bandwidth of 548 GB/s exceeds the RTX 3060 figure of 360 GB/s and supports larger batch handling during training passes.

LLM Inference
RTX 3060

The RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 at 170W TDP which provides adequate throughput with lower power draw than the TITAN Xp 250W rating.

Fine-tuning
RTX 3060

The RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 performance paired with PCIe 4.0 interconnect suits iterative fine tuning steps within 8 to 12 GB VRAM limits.

Stable Diffusion
Either

Both GPUs supply comparable 12 GB VRAM capacity and dense FP32 ratings near 12 TFLOPS so selection depends on available power and bandwidth constraints.

Scientific Computing
TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp bandwidth of 548 GB/s exceeds the RTX 3060 value of 360 GB/s and benefits memory intensive scientific simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the FP32 ratings of the RTX 3060 and TITAN Xp compare?▾

The RTX 3060 lists 12.7 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the TITAN Xp lists 12.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 so the RTX 3060 holds a 0.6 TFLOPS advantage in dense single precision computation.

Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth between the RTX 3060 and TITAN Xp?▾

The TITAN Xp provides 548 GB/s memory bandwidth compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 which gives the TITAN Xp a clear edge in data transfer capacity.

What are the TDP values for the RTX 3060 and TITAN Xp?▾

The RTX 3060 carries a 170W TDP rating and the TITAN Xp carries a 250W TDP rating so the RTX 3060 consumes less power under load.

Which interconnect does each GPU use?▾

The RTX 3060 supports PCIe 4.0 and the TITAN Xp supports PCIe 3.0 which affects data exchange speeds with host systems.

Are FP16 figures published for either the RTX 3060 or TITAN Xp?▾

No FP16 performance numbers appear in the specifications for the RTX 3060 or the TITAN Xp so comparisons remain limited to the published dense FP32 values.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the TITAN Xp?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?▾

The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory.

Can I find RTX 3060 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?▾

The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal (2017). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X at 548 GB/s, so the TITAN Xp has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.

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