Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-3060 | RTX-4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 115W |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 96 |
| FP16 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 272 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4060 Ti demonstrates superior raw compute power: 22.1 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 outperforms the RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS by 36 percent. This edge accelerates training epochs and inference latency in deep learning pipelines where floating-point operations dominate. For FP16-heavy workloads like model optimization, the Ada Lovelace design processes tensor operations more effectively per watt.
Memory bandwidth presents the counterpoint: RTX 3060 Ti's 448 GB/s exceeds RTX 4060 Ti's 288 GB/s by 55 percent. Greater bandwidth enables larger batch sizes in memory-constrained scenarios, vital for stable LLM training or diffusion models within 8 GB VRAM limits. Bottlenecks emerge on the RTX 4060 Ti during high-throughput data movement.
Power efficiency tilts toward RTX 4060 Ti with 160 W TDP against 200 W, reducing heat and costs in prolonged cloud sessions. Both PCIe form factors suit standard instances, but architecture advances in Ada yield ancillary gains in ray tracing and upscaling irrelevant to pure compute.
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The RTX 3060 Ti excels in bandwidth-critical applications and tight budgets. Its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth supports expansive batch sizes for Stable Diffusion or scientific simulations better than the 288 GB/s of RTX 4060 Ti. Cloud rates from $0.03 per hour average $0.06 per hour across 2 offers deliver unmatched affordability for volume workloads.
Select RTX 3060 Ti when data transfer rates dictate performance over peak flops, especially in memory-bound tasks fitting 8 GB VRAM.
When to Choose the RTX 4060 Ti
The RTX 4060 Ti fits compute-dominant scenarios like rapid prototyping. 22.1 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 surpass RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS, hastening LLM inference and fine-tuning by 36 percent. 160 W TDP ensures superior efficiency over 200 W, ideal for scaled deployments.
Opt for RTX 4060 Ti in modern pipelines leveraging Ada Lovelace tensor enhancements, despite higher pricing from $0.08 per hour.
Use Cases
RTX 4060 Ti's 22.1 TFLOPS FP16 outperforms RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS for quicker iterations. Lower 160 W TDP sustains longer sessions efficiently.
Higher 22.1 TFLOPS on RTX 4060 Ti reduces latency in batched requests versus 16.2 TFLOPS. Ada architecture optimizes high-volume serving.
Both offer 8 GB VRAM for common models; RTX 3060 Ti aids bandwidth-heavy tuning at 448 GB/s, while RTX 4060 Ti boosts compute at 22.1 TFLOPS.
RTX 3060 Ti's 448 GB/s bandwidth manages high-resolution textures superior to 288 GB/s. Lower $0.03 per hour pricing suits iterative generation.
Elevated 448 GB/s bandwidth accelerates data-parallel simulations. Cost efficiency at average $0.06 per hour favors extended numerical jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more memory bandwidth, RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 4060 Ti?▾
RTX 3060 Ti provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, exceeding RTX 4060 Ti's 288 GB/s by 55 percent. This supports larger batches in ML workflows. Both share 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM.
Which GPU performs better in FP32 compute?▾
RTX 4060 Ti achieves 22.1 TFLOPS FP32, 36 percent above RTX 3060 Ti's 16.2 TFLOPS. Gains apply to training and simulations. FP16 matches these figures on both.
What are the current cloud hourly prices?▾
RTX 3060 Ti rents from $0.03 per hour average $0.06 per hour across 2 offers. RTX 4060 Ti starts at $0.08 per hour average $0.14 per hour across 6 offers. Prices reflect live gpuperhour.com data.
Which consumes less power?▾
RTX 4060 Ti draws 160 W TDP, lower than RTX 3060 Ti's 200 W. Efficiency lowers cloud operational costs. Both fit PCIe slots.
Is RTX 4060 Ti suitable for Stable Diffusion?▾
Yes, RTX 4060 Ti handles Stable Diffusion with 8 GB VRAM and 22.1 TFLOPS compute. RTX 3060 Ti edges bandwidth at 448 GB/s for complex prompts. Availability spans 6 cloud offers.
Which architecture is newer?▾
RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace from 2023, succeeding Ampere 2020 in RTX 3060 Ti. Newer design includes tensor core improvements. Both support PCIe interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 4060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4060 delivers 1.2x the FP16 throughput and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.