Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-3060 | RTX-3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 320W |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 272 |
| FP16 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3080's 29.8 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 provides over 2.3 times the compute power of RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS: this accelerates neural network training and inference significantly. FP16 performance benefits mixed-precision workflows, reducing training time for large models by enabling faster forward and backward passes.
Higher memory bandwidth on RTX 3080 at 760 GB/s versus 360 GB/s on RTX 3060 Ti allows larger batch sizes, minimizing data transfer bottlenecks during training. RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB VRAM supports moderate datasets, but RTX 3080's 10-12 GB GDDR6X handles memory-intensive tasks more effectively.
The 320W TDP on RTX 3080 sustains peak output longer than RTX 3060 Ti's 170W, though it demands better cooling in cloud instances.
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 RTX 3060 Ti
Select the RTX 3060 Ti for budget-driven projects. Its $0.03/hr starting price and $0.06/hr average make it ideal for inference on models under 12 GB VRAM or lightweight fine-tuning. The 170W TDP enables deployment in power-limited or multi-GPU cloud setups without excessive costs.
RTX 3060 Ti suits prototyping and Stable Diffusion where 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s bandwidth meet needs efficiently.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
Choose RTX 3080 for compute-heavy workloads. The 29.8 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and 760 GB/s bandwidth excel in LLM training and large-batch inference, completing tasks faster despite $0.17/hr average pricing.
It outperforms in scenarios demanding high throughput, where time savings offset higher per-hour costs.
Use Cases
RTX 3080's 29.8 TFLOPS FP16 doubles RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS for faster convergence on large models. Higher 760 GB/s bandwidth supports bigger batches.
29.8 TFLOPS and 760 GB/s on RTX 3080 enable high-throughput serving. It outperforms RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS and 360 GB/s for production loads.
RTX 3060 Ti handles small models cost-effectively at 12 GB VRAM and $0.06/hr average. RTX 3080 accelerates larger ones with 29.8 TFLOPS.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB VRAM fits generation tasks at low $0.03/hr pricing. 12.7 TFLOPS suffices for typical image synthesis.
RTX 3080's 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 crushes simulations faster than RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS. Bandwidth aids data-heavy computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Architecture and launch years?▾
Both use Ampere architecture on PCIe: RTX 3060 Ti from 2021, RTX 3080 from 2020. They share interconnect compatibility. Differences lie in specs like FLOPS and bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 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 RTX 3060 have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 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 RTX 3060 and the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3080 delivers 2.3x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.