Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3070 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 140W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 162.6 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 81.3 TFLOPS | 153.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 325.2 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3070 delivers a dense FP16 figure of 40.6 TFLOPS against its dense FP32 figure of 20.3 TFLOPS. The RTX A4000 lists FP16 performance with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS against its FP32 figure of 19.2 TFLOPS. Because memory bandwidth remains identical at 448 GB/s on both cards the same batch sizes remain feasible when model weights fit inside the available VRAM. The RTX 3070 also publishes dense INT8 at 162.6 TOPS while the RTX A4000 does not publish an INT8 value.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3070
RTX 3070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 3070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 suits workloads that fit inside 8 GB of VRAM and benefit from its dense FP32 value of 20.3 TFLOPS. Its published dense INT8 value of 162.6 TOPS further supports inference paths that rely on integer operations.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 suits workloads that require between 16 and 20 GB of VRAM together with its FP16 performance with sparsity of 153.4 TFLOPS. Its TDP of 140W also reduces power draw relative to the 220W rating of the RTX 3070.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 supplies between 16 and 20 GB of VRAM that supports larger models than the 8 GB on the RTX 3070.
The RTX A4000 provides FP16 performance with sparsity of 153.4 TFLOPS and sufficient VRAM for typical inference batch sizes.
Between 16 and 20 GB of VRAM on the RTX A4000 allows fine-tuning runs that exceed the 8 GB limit of the RTX 3070.
Both GPUs share 448 GB/s bandwidth and the 8 GB on the RTX 3070 meets minimum requirements while the RTX A4000 offers extra headroom.
The RTX 3070 lists a dense FP32 value of 20.3 TFLOPS that exceeds the 19.2 TFLOPS of the RTX A4000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 performance numbers?▾
The RTX 3070 reaches 20.3 TFLOPS in FP32 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32.
Do the GPUs share memory bandwidth?▾
Both the RTX 3070 and the RTX A4000 list memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
Which GPU has the lower TDP?▾
The RTX A4000 has a TDP of 140W while the RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220W.
Is FP16 performance published for both cards?▾
The RTX 3070 lists dense FP16 at 40.6 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 81.3 TFLOPS while the RTX A4000 lists only FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS.
What interconnect do both GPUs use?▾
Both the RTX 3070 and the RTX A4000 use PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 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 3070 have compared to the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3070 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 3070 and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.
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