Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-3060 | RTX-A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 230W |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 8,192 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 256 |
| FP16 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX A5000 outperforms the RTX 3060 Ti in raw compute with 27.8 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 versus 12.7 TFLOPS, enabling faster model training and inference for machine learning tasks. This FP16/FP32 parity in both GPUs supports mixed-precision workflows efficiently, but the A5000's higher throughput accelerates large-scale training by over 100 percent in compute-bound scenarios.
Memory specifications heavily favor the RTX A5000: 24 GB VRAM versus 12 GB allows larger models or bigger batch sizes without swapping to host memory, critical for LLM training. The 768 GB/s bandwidth compared to 360 GB/s reduces bottlenecks in data-heavy inference, supporting batch sizes up to twice as large before memory saturation. Lower bandwidth on the RTX 3060 Ti limits it to smaller datasets or models.
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 |
RTX A5000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 64 vCPU 224GB RAM 2256GB Storage | Romania | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.92/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 32 vCPU 101GB RAM 101GB Storage | Iceland | $0.24/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 RunPod | NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 9 vCPU 25GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.27/GPU/hr | |||
 Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 40 vCPU 256GB RAM 2610GB Storage | United States | $0.41/GPU/hr $3.28/hr total (8×) | |||
Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 40 vCPU 256GB RAM 2610GB Storage | United States | $0.46/GPU/hr $3.68/hr total (8×) |
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
The RTX 3060 Ti excels in cost-sensitive, light-to-moderate workloads. Its average cloud price of $0.06/hr across 2 offers undercuts the RTX A5000's $0.42/hr average, making it ideal for prototyping, small-scale inference, or Stable Diffusion with models fitting in 12 GB VRAM. The 170W TDP also suits power-constrained environments over the A5000's 230W.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
Opt for the RTX A5000 in memory-intensive professional tasks. Its 24 GB VRAM handles large LLMs or fine-tuning datasets that exceed the RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB limit, while 768 GB/s bandwidth supports high-throughput inference. NVLink interconnect enables multi-GPU scaling unavailable on the RTX 3060 Ti.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000's 24 GB VRAM and 27.8 TFLOPS FP16 handle large models and batches better than the RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB and 12.7 TFLOPS.
Higher 768 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX A5000 supports larger batch sizes for efficient serving, outperforming the RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s.
RTX A5000's doubled VRAM to 24 GB accommodates bigger datasets during fine-tuning, avoiding out-of-memory issues on RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB VRAM suffices for most Stable Diffusion models at $0.06/hr average cost, matching needs without RTX A5000's overhead.
RTX A5000's 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink enable complex simulations and multi-GPU setups beyond RTX 3060 Ti capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 3060 Ti or RTX A5000?▾
The RTX A5000 has 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM, double the RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6. This makes the A5000 better for large models. Both use Ampere architecture from 2021.
How do compute performances compare between RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A5000?▾
RTX A5000 delivers 27.8 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, versus 12.7 TFLOPS for RTX 3060 Ti in both. The A5000 processes ML tasks over twice as fast.
What are the cloud pricing differences for these GPUs?▾
RTX 3060 Ti starts at $0.03/hr (average $0.06/hr across 2 offers), while RTX A5000 starts at $0.02/hr (average $0.42/hr across 34 offers). RTX 3060 Ti offers better value for light use.
Does RTX A5000 support NVLink unlike RTX 3060 Ti?▾
Yes, RTX A5000 includes NVLink for multi-GPU connectivity, absent on RTX 3060 Ti. Both use PCIe form factors. This aids scaling on A5000.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
RTX A5000 provides 768 GB/s bandwidth, more than double the RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s. Higher bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in data transfer.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
RTX 3060 Ti has 170W TDP, lower than RTX A5000's 230W. Lower TDP on 3060 Ti suits power-limited setups.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX A5000 delivers 2.2x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.