Specifications Compared
| Spec | A10 | GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 180W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,216 | 2,560 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 125 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 250 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 31.2 TFLOPS | 8.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 600 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 250 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 500 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A10 records FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS while the GTX 1080 records FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS. The A10 also records dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS and FP16 performance with sparsity of 250 TFLOPS. The GTX 1080 does not publish an FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 600 GB/s on the A10 exceeds the 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 by a factor of 1.875. This bandwidth advantage allows larger batch sizes during training and inference on the A10 compared with the GTX 1080. The A10 further records dense INT8 performance of 250 TOPS and INT8 performance with sparsity of 500 TOPS.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A10
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 10 | $0.37 | $3.71 | Deploy |
| Lambda Labs | us-east-1 | 1 | $1.29 | — | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 3 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A10 offers, price history and alerts
GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A10
Its 600 GB/s memory bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the 320 GB/s available on the GTX 1080. Lower TDP of 150W also reduces power draw relative to the 180W TDP of the GTX 1080.
When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits basic scientific computing workloads that rely solely on its published FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS. Its PCIe 3.0 interconnect remains compatible with older host systems that lack PCIe 4.0 support.
Use Cases
The A10 supplies 24 GB VRAM and dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS that exceed the GTX 1080 specifications.
The A10 supplies 600 GB/s bandwidth and dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS that support larger batch sizes than the GTX 1080.
The A10 supplies 24 GB VRAM together with dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS.
The A10 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 600 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the GTX 1080 specifications.
The A10 supplies higher FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS while the GTX 1080 supplies FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the A10 deliver compared with the GTX 1080?▾
The A10 delivers FP32 performance of 31.2 TFLOPS. The GTX 1080 delivers FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS.
What is the TDP difference between the A10 and the GTX 1080?▾
The A10 operates at a TDP of 150W. The GTX 1080 operates at a TDP of 180W.
Does the GTX 1080 publish an FP16 performance figure?▾
The GTX 1080 does not publish an FP16 performance figure. The A10 publishes dense FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS.
Which GPU supports the faster interconnect?▾
The A10 supports PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The GTX 1080 supports PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A10 or the GTX 1080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A10 and GTX 1080 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 A10 have compared to the GTX 1080?▾
The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory.
Can I find A10 and GTX 1080 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 A10 and the GTX 1080?▾
The A10 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the GTX 1080 uses Pascal (2016). The A10 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 600 GB/s; the GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s, so the A10 has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the A10 and the GTX 1080. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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