Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | RTX-5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 180W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 4,608 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 144 |
| FP16 Performance | 312 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 624 TOPS | 370 TOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The A100 PCIe 40GB dominates in raw compute with 312 TFLOPS FP16 versus the RTX 5060 Ti's 23.1 TFLOPS: this gap accelerates deep learning training where half-precision dominates. For FP32 tasks, the A100 delivers 19.5 TFLOPS against the RTX 5060 Ti's 23.1 TFLOPS, making the consumer GPU competitive in single-precision scientific simulations but insufficient for scaled AI pipelines.
Memory specifications highlight key differences: the A100's 40 GB HBM2e and 2039 GB/s bandwidth support large batch sizes in model training, reducing out-of-memory errors for datasets exceeding 12 GB. The RTX 5060 Ti's 12 GB GDDR7 and 448 GB/s limit it to smaller batches, slowing throughput in memory-bound inference scenarios.
Power and form factor matter in cloud deployments: A100's 400W TDP and PCIe 4.0 with NVLink enable multi-GPU scaling, while RTX 5060 Ti's 180W and PCIe suit single-instance efficiency. Overall, A100 excels in professional AI, RTX 5060 Ti in cost-optimized lighter loads.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
A100 PCIe 40GB
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 256 vCPU 63GB RAM 397GB Storage | Slovenia | $0.73/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 LeaderGPU | 8×NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 64 vCPU 384GB RAM 2000GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.90/GPU/hr $7.20/hr total (8×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 1114GB Storage | Czechia | $1.00/GPU/hr $2.00/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
 Denvr | 4×NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 64 vCPU 512GB RAM 7600GB Storage | Virginia | $1.15/GPU/hr $4.60/hr total (4×) | |||
Denvr | 8×NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 128 vCPU 1024GB RAM 15200GB Storage | Virginia | $1.15/GPU/hr $9.20/hr total (8×) |
RTX 5060 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 128 vCPU 31GB RAM 673GB Storage | Maryland | $0.27/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 128 vCPU 31GB RAM 1526GB Storage | Maryland | $0.27/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the A100 PCIe 40GB
Select the NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB for large-scale AI training and fine-tuning: its 40 GB VRAM handles models with billions of parameters, and 2039 GB/s bandwidth supports massive batch sizes. Enterprise users benefit from NVLink interconnects for multi-GPU clusters, unavailable on RTX 5060 Ti.
High-performance computing tasks like scientific simulations leverage the A100's 312 TFLOPS FP16, far exceeding the RTX 5060 Ti's capabilities.
When to Choose the RTX 5060 Ti
Choose the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti for budget-conscious inference on small models: 12 GB VRAM suffices for LLMs under 7 billion parameters, at $0.07 per hour starting price. Its 180W TDP reduces costs in prolonged cloud sessions versus A100's 400W.
Gaming-related compute or Stable Diffusion benefits from Blackwell architecture efficiencies and 23.1 TFLOPS FP32 matching broader workloads.
Use Cases
A100's 40 GB HBM2e VRAM and 312 TFLOPS FP16 support training large LLMs with big batches. RTX 5060 Ti's 12 GB GDDR7 limits model scale.
RTX 5060 Ti handles small models efficiently at 23.1 TFLOPS FP16 and low $0.07/hr cost. A100 excels for large models needing 40 GB VRAM.
A100's 2039 GB/s bandwidth enables fast fine-tuning on datasets over 12 GB. RTX 5060 Ti struggles with memory constraints.
RTX 5060 Ti's Blackwell architecture and 12 GB GDDR7 optimize image generation at 448 GB/s. Lower 180W TDP suits prolonged creative tasks.
A100's 312 TFLOPS FP16 and NVLink scaling accelerate simulations. RTX 5060 Ti's 23.1 TFLOPS FP32 offers limited throughput.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM capacity of NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB versus RTX 5060 Ti?▾
The A100 PCIe 40GB provides 40 GB HBM2e VRAM. The RTX 5060 Ti offers 12 GB GDDR7. This difference impacts handling of large AI models.
How do cloud pricing compare for these GPUs?▾
A100 PCIe 40GB starts at $0.60 per hour, averaging $1.85 per hour across 11 offers. RTX 5060 Ti begins at $0.07 per hour, averaging $0.15 per hour across 10 offers.
Which GPU has higher FP16 performance?▾
A100 PCIe 40GB delivers 312 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 5060 Ti provides 23.1 TFLOPS FP16. A100 suits intensive training tasks.
What are the memory bandwidth figures?▾
A100 PCIe 40GB achieves 2039 GB/s with HBM2e. RTX 5060 Ti reaches 448 GB/s with GDDR7. Higher bandwidth aids large batch processing.
Compare their TDPs and form factors.▾
A100 PCIe 40GB has 400W TDP in PCIe or SXM4 form. RTX 5060 Ti uses 180W TDP in PCIe form. Lower TDP favors efficiency.
Which is better for LLM training?▾
A100 PCIe 40GB excels with 40 GB VRAM and 312 TFLOPS FP16 for large models. RTX 5060 Ti limits to smaller scales at lower cost.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 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 A100 have compared to the RTX 5060?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 5060 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A100 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 A100 and the RTX 5060?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The A100 delivers 13.5x the FP16 throughput and 4.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.