Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 350W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 10,496 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 71 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 284 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 328 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 142 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 568 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance shows the RTX 3090 at 35.6 TFLOPS compared to 12.6 TFLOPS on the Quadro P6000. This ratio indicates the RTX 3090 delivers higher throughput in single precision tasks. For tensor operations the RTX 3090 provides dense FP16 at 71 TFLOPS which supports training and inference workloads. Memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 versus 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000 allows larger batch sizes in memory intensive applications. The dense FP16 figure of 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 contrasts with the absence of published FP16 data for the Quadro P6000.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
Quadro P6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ca1 | 1 | $1.10 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P6000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 3090
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Finland, FI | 4 | $0.27 | $1.07 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 11 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3090 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 suits scenarios where power efficiency matters due to its 250W TDP rating. Its PCIe 3.0 interconnect aligns with older systems that lack NVLink support.
When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 fits applications requiring higher FP32 performance at 35.6 TFLOPS and dense FP16 at 71 TFLOPS. Greater memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s enables improved data movement in compute tasks.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 provides dense FP16 performance at 71 TFLOPS while the Quadro P6000 has no published FP16 figure.
Dense FP16 at 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 supports inference throughput beyond the Quadro P6000 capabilities.
Memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 exceeds 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000 for larger batch handling.
The RTX 3090 FP32 rating of 35.6 TFLOPS surpasses 12.6 TFLOPS on the Quadro P6000 in image generation workloads.
The Quadro P6000 TDP of 250W offers lower power draw than the 350W rating of the RTX 3090.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the Quadro P6000 and RTX 3090 deliver?▾
The Quadro P6000 reaches 12.6 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 3090 reaches 35.6 TFLOPS in FP32.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the Quadro P6000 and RTX 3090?▾
The Quadro P6000 provides 432 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX 3090 provides 936 GB/s bandwidth.
What dense FP16 rating applies to the RTX 3090?▾
The RTX 3090 lists dense FP16 performance at 71 TFLOPS with no corresponding figure published for the Quadro P6000.
Which GPU has the lower TDP rating?▾
The Quadro P6000 carries a 250W TDP rating compared to the 350W TDP rating on the RTX 3090.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect technologies?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 3090 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the RTX 3090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and RTX 3090 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 Quadro P6000 have compared to the RTX 3090?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and RTX 3090 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 Quadro P6000 and the RTX 3090?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s; the RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X at 936 GB/s, so the RTX 3090 has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro P6000 and the RTX 3090. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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