Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 140W |
| VRAM | 8-16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 15.1 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 153.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 15.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 compared to 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 indicates higher dense floating point throughput on the latter for general computations. The RTX A4000 lists FP16 performance with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS whereas the RTX 4060 provides FP8 performance with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS so direct sparse comparison remains limited to available figures. Higher memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 versus 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060 supports larger batch sizes during model training or inference operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 4060
RTX 4060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperstack | NORWAY-1 | 1 | $0.15 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.25 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $0.76 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 suits scenarios with lower power constraints due to its TDP of 115W. Its FP8 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS benefits specific quantized inference tasks where the memory bandwidth of 272 GB/s remains sufficient for moderate workloads.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
Its FP32 performance of 19.2 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS support larger scale training and inference compared to the RTX 4060.
Use Cases
The RTX A4000 provides 16 to 20 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth that accommodate larger models than the 8 to 16 GB and 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060.
FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS and higher bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 enable efficient handling of inference batches beyond the RTX 4060 capabilities.
Greater VRAM range of 16 to 20 GB and FP32 at 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A4000 support fine tuning operations with larger datasets compared to the RTX 4060.
The RTX A4000 delivers FP32 performance of 19.2 TFLOPS and bandwidth of 448 GB/s that benefit compute intensive scientific simulations over the RTX 4060.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does memory bandwidth compare between the RTX 4060 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 4060 provides 272 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s bandwidth. This difference affects data transfer rates during processing.
What FP32 performance do the RTX 4060 and RTX A4000 deliver?▾
The RTX 4060 achieves 15.1 TFLOPS in FP32 and the RTX A4000 achieves 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32. These dense figures indicate general compute throughput.
Which GPU has lower power consumption between the RTX 4060 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 4060 operates at a TDP of 115W compared to 140W for the RTX A4000. Lower TDP reduces energy requirements in deployments.
What sparse tensor performance is listed for each GPU?▾
The RTX 4060 lists FP8 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS and the RTX A4000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS. No direct dense FP16 figures appear for either.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4060 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4060 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 4060 have compared to the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4060 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 4060 and the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX A4000 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 4060 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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