Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 | GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 180W |
| VRAM | 40-80 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 2,560 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR5X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM4, PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 8.9 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A100 FP32 performance reaches 19.5 TFLOPS compared to the GTX 1080 FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS. The A100 dense FP16 figure stands at 312 TFLOPS while its FP16 with sparsity reaches 624 TFLOPS yet the GTX 1080 publishes no FP16 figure. Memory bandwidth of 2039 GB/s on the A100 versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 supports larger batch sizes during operations that rely on data movement rates.
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.
A100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $0.73 | — | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 4 | $1.35 | $5.40 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-east-1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
10 providers in stock, 33 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 offers, price history and alerts
GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A100
The A100 suits workloads that require 40 to 80 GB HBM2e memory and 2039 GB/s bandwidth. Its dense FP16 performance of 312 TFLOPS and FP32 performance of 19.5 TFLOPS enable handling of larger models than the GTX 1080 specifications allow.
When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 fits scenarios limited to 180W TDP and PCIe form factors with 8.9 TFLOPS FP32. Its 320 GB/s bandwidth and 8 to 11 GB GDDR5X memory meet basic requirements where the A100 400W TDP exceeds constraints.
Use Cases
The A100 provides 312 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 40 to 80 GB memory while the GTX 1080 publishes no FP16 figure.
The A100 supplies 624 TOPS dense INT8 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth against the GTX 1080 320 GB/s bandwidth.
The A100 delivers 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth compared to the GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
The A100 offers 312 TFLOPS dense FP16 with 40 to 80 GB memory while the GTX 1080 has no published FP16 value.
The A100 achieves 19.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 2039 GB/s bandwidth versus the GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between A100 and GTX 1080?▾
The A100 reaches 19.5 TFLOPS FP32. The GTX 1080 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
What TDP values apply to the A100 and GTX 1080?▾
The A100 has a TDP of 400W. The GTX 1080 has a TDP of 180W.
Does the GTX 1080 publish an FP16 performance number?▾
The GTX 1080 does not publish an FP16 figure. The A100 publishes 312 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 or the GTX 1080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 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 A100 have compared to the GTX 1080?▾
The A100 has 40 to 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory.
Can I find A100 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 A100 and the GTX 1080?▾
The A100 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the GTX 1080 uses Pascal (2016). The A100 has 40-80 GB of HBM2e at 2,039 GB/s; the GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s, so the A100 has 6.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the A100 and the GTX 1080. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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