Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3090 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 600W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 71 TFLOPS | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 284 TOPS | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 35.6 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936 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) | 142 TFLOPS | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 568 TOPS | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance measures 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 against 503.8 TFLOPS on the RTX PRO 6000. Training and inference operations using dense FP16 therefore advance more rapidly on the RTX PRO 6000. FP16 with sparsity reaches 142 TFLOPS versus 1007.6 TFLOPS and preserves the identical ratio for workloads that apply sparsity. Memory bandwidth at 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 versus 1792 GB/s on the RTX PRO 6000 permits larger batch sizes during memory intensive operations on the second GPU. FP32 performance at 35.6 TFLOPS compared with 126 TFLOPS adds further distinction for single precision calculations. TDP values of 350W and 600W influence choices for continuous deployment.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Finland, FI | 8 | $0.27 | $2.13 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 12 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3090 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 | 1 | $1.75 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-9 | 2 | $2.19 | $4.38 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-4 | 1 | $2.39 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 8 | $2.40 | $19.16 | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 16 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX PRO 6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 fits workloads constrained to 24 GB memory and 936 GB/s bandwidth. Its 350W TDP supports deployments where power limits take priority over the 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 available on the alternative. FP32 performance at 35.6 TFLOPS suffices for tasks that remain within these bounds.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 addresses applications that require 96 GB memory and 1792 GB/s bandwidth. Dense FP16 performance at 503.8 TFLOPS enables handling of larger models than the 71 TFLOPS specification on the RTX 3090. Its 126 TFLOPS FP32 rating extends capability for precision sensitive computations.
Use Cases
The 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 96 GB memory support larger models than the 71 TFLOPS and 24 GB on the RTX 3090.
The 1792 GB/s bandwidth and 1007.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity exceed the 936 GB/s and 142 TFLOPS figures of the RTX 3090.
The 96 GB capacity and 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 accommodate larger fine tuning batches than the 24 GB and 71 TFLOPS of the RTX 3090.
The RTX 3090 meets requirements at 24 GB memory while the RTX PRO 6000 provides headroom with 96 GB and higher bandwidth.
The 126 TFLOPS FP32 and 1792 GB/s bandwidth surpass the 35.6 TFLOPS and 936 GB/s specifications of the RTX 3090.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP16 dense figures for both cards?▾
The RTX 3090 reaches 71 TFLOPS dense FP16 and the RTX PRO 6000 reaches 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 provides 1792 GB/s bandwidth compared with 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090.
What TDP values appear in the specifications?▾
The RTX 3090 lists a 350W TDP and the RTX PRO 6000 lists a 600W TDP.
How do the FP32 values compare?▾
The RTX 3090 delivers 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX PRO 6000 delivers 126 TFLOPS FP32.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect types?▾
The RTX 3090 includes NVLink and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX PRO 6000 includes PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3090 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3090 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 3090 have compared to the RTX PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3090 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 3090 and the RTX PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3090 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 7.1x the dense FP16 throughput (503.8 vs 71 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3090.
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