Specifications Compared
| Spec | P100 | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | SXM2, PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 4.7 TFLOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 732 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Raw compute reveals RTX 3060 Ti's edge: 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 surpass P100's 9.3 TFLOPS, accelerating training and inference in compute-bound scenarios by roughly 37 percent. This delta favors RTX 3060 Ti for models where floating-point operations dominate, such as convolutional neural networks or transformer inference without memory constraints. P100's identical FP16 and FP32 rates reflect Pascal's design, limiting half-precision gains absent advanced tensor cores in Ampere. Memory specs shift priorities: P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB HBM2 enable larger batch sizes in training, reducing overhead in data-parallel workloads compared to RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s and 12 GB GDDR6. High-bandwidth tasks like large-scale simulations benefit from P100, as lower bandwidth on RTX 3060 Ti risks bottlenecks with big tensors. Overall, RTX 3060 Ti suits efficient, modern ML pipelines, while P100 excels in bandwidth-intensive applications.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
Tesla P100
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() LeaderGPU | 2×NVIDIA Tesla P100 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 256GB RAM 960GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.60/GPU/hr $1.20/hr total (2×) | Available |
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 Tesla P100
Opt for P100 in workloads demanding high memory bandwidth and capacity: its 732 GB/s and 16 GB HBM2 handle large batch sizes in training scientific models or simulations effectively. NVLink interconnect supports multi-GPU scaling unavailable on RTX 3060 Ti, ideal for distributed computing clusters. Cloud users facing legacy Pascal-optimized code find P100's SXM2 or PCIe form factors reliable at $0.60 per hour.
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
RTX 3060 Ti shines for budget-conscious compute: 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 outperform P100's 9.3 TFLOPS, paired with 170 W TDP for lower operational costs. At $0.03 per hour from, it delivers strong value for inference, fine-tuning, or gaming-assisted rendering. Ampere architecture enhances tensor performance in contemporary ML frameworks.
Use Cases
P100's 16 GB HBM2 and 732 GB/s bandwidth support larger batches for memory-heavy LLMs. RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB limits scale at 360 GB/s.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates batched inference faster than P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Lower $0.03 per hour pricing fits high-volume serving.
Ampere's 12.7 TFLOPS and 170 W efficiency speed iterations over P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Cost savings at $0.06 per hour average enable prolonged experiments.
RTX 3060 Ti's higher 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 boosts image generation throughput versus P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Consumer optimizations enhance diffusion model speed.
P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink excel in parallel simulations. 16 GB HBM2 handles dense datasets better than RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
P100 offers 16 GB HBM2, exceeding RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6. This aids memory-intensive tasks like large model training.
What are the compute performance differences?▾
RTX 3060 Ti delivers 12.7 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, topping P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Expect faster training on RTX 3060 Ti for compute-limited workloads.
How do memory bandwidths compare?▾
P100 provides 732 GB/s, double RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on P100 supports bigger batches in data-heavy applications.
What are the cloud rental prices?▾
P100 starts at $0.60 per hour average across 1 offer. RTX 3060 Ti begins at $0.03 per hour, averaging $0.06 per hour across 2 offers.
Which has lower power consumption?▾
RTX 3060 Ti uses 170 W TDP, less than P100's 250 W. This reduces cooling and energy costs in cloud instances.
Does P100 support multi-GPU interconnects?▾
P100 includes NVLink for high-speed scaling. RTX 3060 Ti lacks a specified interconnect, relying on PCIe.
Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the P100 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 P100 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find P100 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 P100 and the RTX 3060?▾
The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 delivers 1.4x the FP16 throughput and 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the P100.

