Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3090 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 145W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 71 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 284 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 35.6 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 142 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 568 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3090 delivers FP16 dense performance at 71 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 does not publish an FP16 figure. The RTX 3090 also supplies FP32 performance at 35.6 TFLOPS against the RTX 5060 figure of 19.2 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060 directly limits maximum batch sizes in memory bound operations. The RTX 3090 further provides INT8 dense performance at 284 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 568 TOPS while the RTX 5060 does not publish INT8 figures. The RTX 5060 instead lists FP4 with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 2 | $0.41 | $0.83 | Deploy |
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RTX 5060
RTX 5060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 serves workloads that require the full 24 GB VRAM capacity and 936 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating support larger models that exceed the 8 to 16 GB limit of the RTX 5060.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 serves deployments where the 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect reduce overall system power draw.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense for larger training batches.
The RTX 5060 operates at 145W TDP with PCIe 5.0 for efficient inference at 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 3090 provides 936 GB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM to handle fine tuning of models that exceed 16 GB.
Both GPUs support the workload with the RTX 3090 using 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX 5060 using 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 3090 delivers 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 284 TOPS INT8 dense for compute heavy scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 3090 lists 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5060 lists 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 3090 reaches 936 GB/s memory bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060.
What TDP values are published for each card?▾
The RTX 3090 carries a 350W TDP and the RTX 5060 carries a 145W TDP.
Does the RTX 5060 publish FP16 performance?▾
The RTX 5060 does not publish an FP16 figure while the RTX 3090 lists 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
What interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The RTX 3090 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 5060 supports PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3090 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3090 and RTX 5060 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 3090 have compared to the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3090 and RTX 5060 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 3090 and the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3090 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 936 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 3090 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.
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