Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3070 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.6 TFLOPS | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 162.6 TOPS | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 81.3 TFLOPS | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 325.2 TOPS | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense performance of the RTX 3070 reaches 40.6 TFLOPS compared with 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. The FP16 figure with sparsity measures 81.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 3070 versus 309.6 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. This difference means the RTX A6000 can process larger batch sizes during training and inference steps that rely on dense FP16 or FP16 with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 3070 versus 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 limits sustained data movement on the smaller card when batch sizes increase. FP32 throughput at 20.3 TFLOPS versus 38.7 TFLOPS further separates the cards for precision-sensitive scientific workloads.
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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-3 | 2 | $0.48 | $0.96 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.55 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $1.89 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 suits inference tasks that fit within 8 GB VRAM and require only 40.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance. Its 220W TDP also fits power-constrained environments where the higher 300W rating of the RTX A6000 exceeds available capacity.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits training and fine-tuning workloads that demand 48 GB VRAM and 154.8 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput. Its 768 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s available on the RTX 3070.
Use Cases
The RTX A6000 supplies 48 GB VRAM and 154.8 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance that exceed the limits of the RTX 3070.
The RTX A6000 handles larger models with 48 GB VRAM and 309.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity compared with the RTX 3070.
The RTX A6000 provides 48 GB VRAM and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 that accommodate fine-tuning steps beyond the 8 GB capacity of the RTX 3070.
The RTX 3070 meets requirements for many Stable Diffusion workloads within its 8 GB VRAM and 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
The RTX A6000 delivers 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 768 GB/s bandwidth that support compute-heavy scientific tasks more effectively than the RTX 3070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between the RTX 3070 and RTX A6000?▾
The RTX 3070 reaches 40.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX A6000 reaches 154.8 TFLOPS FP16 dense. This gap affects training throughput directly.
What are the memory bandwidth figures for these cards?▾
The RTX 3070 lists 448 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX A6000 lists 768 GB/s bandwidth. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The RTX A6000 provides 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 3070. FP32 matters for precision workloads.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
The RTX A6000 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 3070 uses only PCIe 4.0. NVLink enables multi-GPU scaling on the A6000.
What TDP ratings apply to each model?▾
The RTX 3070 carries a 220W TDP and the RTX A6000 carries a 300W TDP. Power delivery must match these ratings.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3070 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 3.8x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 40.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.
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