Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 450W |
| VRAM | 8-16 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 16,384 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 330.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 165.2 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 660.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 512 |
| FP32 Performance | 15.1 TFLOPS | 82.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 1.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 660.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 330.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,321.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance of 82.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 exceeds the 15.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 by a factor of five and supports larger matrix operations in training workloads. Memory bandwidth of 1008 GB/s versus 272 GB/s permits batch sizes roughly four times greater before memory stalls occur during inference passes. FP8 figures with sparsity stand at 242 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060 and 660.6 TFLOPS for the RTX 4090 so the latter sustains higher throughput when sparsity is enabled. Dense FP8 on the RTX 4090 measures 330.3 TFLOPS while the RTX 4060 lists no dense FP8 value.
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RTX 4060
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When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 suits deployments where total system power must stay near 115 W and VRAM needs remain below 16 GB. Edge inference tasks that process modest batch sizes benefit from its 272 GB/s bandwidth without exceeding thermal limits of compact chassis.
When to Choose the RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 fits workloads that require 24 GB of memory and FP32 throughput of 82.6 TFLOPS such as large model training or high resolution diffusion passes. Its 1008 GB/s bandwidth supports batch sizes that exceed the capacity of the RTX 4060 by a factor of three.
Use Cases
The RTX 4090 supplies 82.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 GB memory that accommodate larger model replicas than the 15.1 TFLOPS and 16 GB limit of the RTX 4060.
FP8 with sparsity at 660.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 exceeds the 242 TFLOPS figure on the RTX 4060 and enables higher token throughput.
Memory bandwidth of 1008 GB/s on the RTX 4090 supports gradient accumulation batches four times larger than the 272 GB/s available on the RTX 4060.
The 24 GB VRAM capacity on the RTX 4090 handles higher resolution latent spaces that exceed the 16 GB ceiling of the RTX 4060.
FP32 workloads under 15.1 TFLOPS fit the RTX 4060 while larger matrices require the 82.6 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 4090.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the two cards?▾
The RTX 4090 lists 82.6 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 4060 lists 15.1 TFLOPS in FP32 so the throughput ratio equals five to one.
What memory bandwidth difference exists?▾
The RTX 4090 provides 1008 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX 4060 provides 272 GB/s bandwidth which changes the maximum sustainable batch size by a factor of roughly four.
How do the TDP values affect deployment?▾
The RTX 4060 operates at 115 W TDP while the RTX 4090 operates at 450 W TDP so power supply and cooling requirements differ by a factor of nearly four.
Can FP8 sparse performance be compared directly?▾
FP8 with sparsity reaches 242 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 and 660.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 allowing direct comparison of sparse tensor throughput.
Do both GPUs share the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 4060 and the RTX 4090 use PCIe 4.0 interconnects so host transfer rates remain identical.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4060 or the RTX 4090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4060 and RTX 4090 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 4060 have compared to the RTX 4090?▾
The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 4060 and RTX 4090 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 4060 and the RTX 4090?▾
The RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s; the RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 1,008 GB/s, so the RTX 4090 has 3.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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