Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI325X | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 750W | 170W |
| VRAM | 256 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | CDNA 3 | Ampere |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric | |
| FP8 Performance | 2,614 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,307 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 1307 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 40.9 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 2,614 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 6,000 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute performance favors the MI325X overwhelmingly: 1307 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 enables training massive neural networks in hours, while the RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS limits it to small models or days-long runs. Matching FP16 and FP32 rates on both GPUs means no precision trade-offs, but MI325X's FP8 at 2614 TFLOPS accelerates quantized inference for LLMs. In training, this supports 80-fold faster iterations; for inference, higher throughput handles more queries per second. Memory bandwidth defines feasibility: MI325X's 6000 GB/s sustains large batch sizes for stable gradients in deep learning, avoiding out-of-memory errors common on RTX 3060 Ti's 448 GB/s with datasets over 8 GB VRAM. The 256 GB HBM3e versus 8 GB GDDR6 allows MI325X to process models like full-parameter LLMs, while RTX 3060 Ti fits only distilled versions.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 3060 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 36 vCPU 31GB RAM 862GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
![]() Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 24 vCPU 55GB RAM 1940GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
![]() Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 128 vCPU 168GB RAM 715GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
![]() Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 3050GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the MI325X
Select the MI325X for enterprise AI workloads: 256 GB HBM3e VRAM accommodates trillion-parameter LLMs during training or inference, impossible on 8 GB cards. Infinity Fabric interconnect scales clusters efficiently, and 6000 GB/s bandwidth maximizes throughput on 1307 TFLOPS FP16 compute. Data centers with OAM form factors and 750W power envelopes prioritize it for production-scale HPC.
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
The RTX 3060 Ti suits budget-conscious users: cloud pricing from $0.03 per hour enables affordable prototyping and small-scale inference. Its 200W TDP and PCIe form factor fit low-power clouds or desktops for gaming and Stable Diffusion with 8 GB VRAM handling typical 512x512 generations. Light fine-tuning on models under 7B parameters leverages 16.2 TFLOPS FP32 without excessive costs.
Use Cases
MI325X's 256 GB VRAM and 1307 TFLOPS FP16 support full-parameter training; RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM causes out-of-memory for large LLMs.
6000 GB/s bandwidth and 2614 TFLOPS FP8 enable high-throughput serving; RTX 3060 Ti limits batch sizes on 448 GB/s.
1307 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates iterations on large datasets; 8 GB VRAM on RTX 3060 Ti restricts model sizes.
RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS and $0.03/hr pricing suffice for image generation; MI325X overkill for consumer-scale diffusion.
MI325X's 1307 TFLOPS FP32 and Infinity Fabric excel in simulations; RTX 3060 Ti's lower specs slow complex HPC tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM capacity of MI325X versus RTX 3060 Ti?▾
MI325X offers 256 GB HBM3e VRAM. RTX 3060 Ti provides 8 GB GDDR6. This gap determines maximum model sizes for AI tasks.
How do memory bandwidths compare?▾
MI325X achieves 6000 GB/s. RTX 3060 Ti reaches 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on MI325X supports larger batches in training.
What are the FP16 performance figures?▾
MI325X delivers 1307 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 3060 Ti offers 16.2 TFLOPS. MI325X provides over 80 times the throughput for AI.
What is the TDP difference?▾
MI325X requires 750W TDP. RTX 3060 Ti uses 200W. Lower TDP makes RTX 3060 Ti viable for power-constrained environments.
What cloud pricing exists for RTX 3060 Ti?▾
Pricing starts from $0.03 per hour, averaging $0.06 per hour across two offers. MI325X has no live cloud offers currently.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
MI325X reaches 1307 TFLOPS FP32. RTX 3060 Ti hits 16.2 TFLOPS. MI325X excels in general-purpose computing.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI325X or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI325X and RTX 3060 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 MI325X have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The MI325X has 256 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI325X and RTX 3060 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 MI325X and the RTX 3060?▾
The MI325X uses the CDNA 3 architecture (2024) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The MI325X delivers 102.9x the FP16 throughput and 16.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
