B300 vs RTX 5060

Blackwell UltravsBlackwellUpdated 36 days ago

The B300 emerges as the superior choice for the predominant cloud GPU use case of AI model training and inference, driven by its 288 GB HBM3e VRAM and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 performance that enable handling of massive datasets and high-throughput deployments unattainable on the RTX 5060.

B300 from $7.39/hrRTX 5060 from $0.27/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecB300RTX-5060
TDP1200W180W
VRAM288 GB12 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eGDDR7
ArchitectureBlackwell UltraBlackwell
Form FactorsSXMPCIe
InterconnectNVSwitch, NVLink
FP8 Performance4,500 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,250 TFLOPS23.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance90 TFLOPS23.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance45 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,500 TOPS370 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth12,000 GB/s448 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The B300's FP16 throughput reaches 2250 TFLOPS compared to the RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS, enabling the datacenter GPU to handle massive parallel computations essential for training large language models at scales infeasible on consumer hardware. Its FP32 performance of 90 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS, benefiting precision-sensitive simulations in scientific computing. The FP16 to FP32 delta on the B300 favors mixed-precision training, reducing memory usage while accelerating iterations by orders of magnitude. Memory bandwidth defines practical limits: the B300's 12000 GB/s supports enormous batch sizes for stable training of models exceeding 100 billion parameters, whereas the RTX 5060's 448 GB/s restricts it to smaller batches prone to out-of-memory errors. For inference, the B300's FP8 capability at 4500 TFLOPS delivers sub-millisecond latencies on high-concurrency workloads, far surpassing the RTX 5060's constraints.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

B300

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.39/GPU/hr
VERDA
VERDA
NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
Available
VERDA
VERDA
2×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
$15.00/hr total (2×)
Available
VERDA
VERDA
8×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
$60.00/hr total (8×)
Available
Scaleway
Scaleway
8×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$8.73/GPU/hr
$69.84/hr total (8×)
Available

RTX 5060

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
16GB VRAM
$0.27/GPU/hr
$0.53/hr total (2×)
Available

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When to Choose the B300

Opt for the B300 in scenarios demanding extreme scale, such as training LLMs with over 288 GB datasets or running inference on production servers handling thousands of queries per second. Its 12000 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink interconnect ensure seamless multi-GPU orchestration via NVSwitch, ideal for research labs or enterprises building frontier AI systems. Cloud pricing from $2.45 per hour justifies the investment for workloads where time-to-result trumps cost.

When to Choose the RTX 5060

Select the RTX 5060 for cost-sensitive prototyping, gaming, or small-scale ML experiments where 12 GB VRAM suffices for models under 7 billion parameters. Its 180W TDP and PCIe form factor enable easy deployment on desktops or budget cloud instances starting at $0.07 per hour. This GPU excels in rapid iteration for individual developers or Stable Diffusion tasks without requiring datacenter infrastructure.

Use Cases

LLM Training
B300

The B300's 288 GB VRAM and 12000 GB/s bandwidth support training models with hundreds of billions of parameters, while the RTX 5060's 12 GB limits it to tiny subsets.

LLM Inference
B300

B300's 4500 TFLOPS FP8 and NVLink enable low-latency serving for high-concurrency production, exceeding RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS capacity for real-world scale.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 5060 handles fine-tuning of 7B models efficiently at $0.07 per hour; B300 accelerates larger ones but at higher $2.45 per hour cost.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 5060

RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS FP16 and 12 GB VRAM suffice for image generation at low cost, matching consumer needs without B300's overkill.

Scientific Computing
B300

B300's 90 TFLOPS FP32 and 288 GB VRAM excel in simulations requiring high precision and memory, outperforming RTX 5060's identical 23.1 TFLOPS FP32.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between B300 and RTX 5060?

The B300 offers 288 GB HBM3e VRAM, enabling massive model handling. The RTX 5060 provides 12 GB GDDR7, suitable for smaller workloads.

How do their memory bandwidths compare?

B300 achieves 12000 GB/s, supporting large batch sizes. RTX 5060 delivers 448 GB/s, adequate for consumer tasks.

What are the current cloud prices?

B300 starts at $2.45 per hour, averaging $6.44 across 7 offers. RTX 5060 begins at $0.07 per hour, averaging $0.15 across 6 offers.

Which has higher FP16 performance?

B300 reaches 2250 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 5060 offers 23.1 TFLOPS, nearly 100 times less.

What are their power consumptions?

B300 has a 1200W TDP for SXM form factor. RTX 5060 uses 180W in PCIe.

Are they from the same architecture?

Both use Blackwell from 2025, but B300 is Blackwell Ultra for datacenters.

Which is cheaper to rent, the B300 or the RTX 5060?

Cloud rental prices for both the B300 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 B300 have compared to the RTX 5060?

The B300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 5060 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Can I find B300 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 B300 and the RTX 5060?

The B300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The B300 delivers 97.4x the FP16 throughput and 26.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.