Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI355X | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 750W | 170W |
| VRAM | 288 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | CDNA 4 | Ampere |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric | |
| FP8 Performance | 4,600 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 2,300 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 2300 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 72 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 4,600 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Peak compute reveals dominance by the MI355X: 2300 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 supports accelerated model training where matrix multiplications scale linearly with throughput, far exceeding the RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS. In training scenarios, this enables processing larger models or bigger batches without proportional time increases. For inference, FP16 equivalence aids low-latency predictions, but the MI355X's FP8 at 4600 TFLOPS optimizes quantized deployments common in production LLMs. Memory capacity dictates feasibility: 288 GB HBM3e on MI355X accommodates full precision for trillion-parameter models, while 12 GB GDDR6 on RTX 3060 Ti forces model sharding or quantization. Bandwidth amplifies this: 8000 GB/s versus 360 GB/s prevents data starvation in high-throughput inference, allowing larger batch sizes up to hundreds on MI355X compared to dozens on RTX 3060 Ti. TDP differences, 750W versus 170W, reflect datacenter cooling needs against edge efficiency.
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 | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 128 vCPU 336GB RAM 1431GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.90/hr total (4×) | 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 | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 3050GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the MI355X
Select the MI355X for large-scale AI training and inference: its 288 GB HBM3e VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth manage massive datasets and models without offloading. Infinity Fabric interconnect scales multi-GPU clusters effectively for scientific computing at 2300 TFLOPS FP32.
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
Opt for the RTX 3060 Ti in budget-constrained environments: cloud pricing from $0.03 per hour suits prototyping, with 12 GB GDDR6 adequate for fine-tuning or Stable Diffusion. PCIe form factor integrates easily into general-purpose instances at 170W TDP.
Use Cases
MI355X's 2300 TFLOPS FP16 and 288 GB HBM3e enable training trillion-parameter models at scale. RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS and 12 GB VRAM restrict it to small models.
4600 TFLOPS FP8 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth on MI355X support high-batch quantized inference. RTX 3060 Ti handles only modest loads with 360 GB/s.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and $0.03/hr pricing fit cost-effective fine-tuning of mid-sized models. MI355X overkill for sub-billion parameter tasks.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 suffices for image generation at low cost. MI355X unnecessary for consumer-scale diffusion models.
MI355X delivers 2300 TFLOPS FP32 for simulations on vast datasets via 288 GB VRAM. RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS limits complex workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between MI355X and RTX 3060 Ti?▾
MI355X offers 288 GB HBM3e, vastly exceeding RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6. This enables MI355X to load entire large models, while RTX 3060 Ti requires techniques like quantization.
How do FP16 performance levels compare?▾
MI355X achieves 2300 TFLOPS FP16, over 180 times higher than RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS. Such disparity accelerates deep learning training significantly on MI355X.
What are the cloud pricing details for RTX 3060 Ti?▾
RTX 3060 Ti starts at $0.03 per hour, averaging $0.06 per hour across 2 live offers. No live offers exist for MI355X currently.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
MI355X provides 8000 GB/s, more than 22 times RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s. Higher bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in data-intensive AI tasks.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
MI355X consumes 750W, suited for datacenter cooling, versus RTX 3060 Ti's efficient 170W. Lower TDP aids RTX 3060 Ti in power-limited clouds.
Is MI355X better for FP8 workloads?▾
MI355X delivers 4600 TFLOPS FP8, unavailable on RTX 3060 Ti. This optimizes low-precision inference for large language models.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI355X or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI355X 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 MI355X have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The MI355X has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI355X 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 MI355X and the RTX 3060?▾
The MI355X uses the CDNA 4 architecture (2025) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The MI355X delivers 181.1x the FP16 throughput and 22.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.