Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 2,560 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 8.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A16 provides FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS and FP32 performance of 4.5 TFLOPS while the GTX 1080 provides no published FP16 figure and FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS. This FP16 dense to FP32 ratio on the A16 equals roughly four times and supports mixed precision training or inference steps that remain unavailable on the GTX 1080. The A16 further supplies INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS. Memory bandwidth of 200 GB/s on the A16 versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 limits maximum batch sizes on the A16 for memory intensive operations even though the A16 TDP reaches 250W compared with 180W on the GTX 1080.
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A16
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits inference workloads that require INT8 dense throughput of 35.9 TOPS or FP16 dense throughput of 17.9 TFLOPS. Its 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM also supports larger model footprints than the GTX 1080 range of 8-11 GB GDDR5X VRAM when PCIe 4.0 interconnect is available.
When to Choose the GTX 1080
Its lower power draw and higher bandwidth favor legacy scientific computing codes that lack published FP16 or INT8 support.
Use Cases
The A16 supplies FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS that remains unavailable on the GTX 1080.
The A16 supplies INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS together with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM.
The A16 supplies FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS and 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM for model updates.
The GTX 1080 supplies 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 320 GB/s memory bandwidth for image generation steps.
The GTX 1080 supplies 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 at 180W TDP with 320 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The A16 delivers 4.5 TFLOPS FP32. The GTX 1080 delivers 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
What memory bandwidth does each GPU provide?▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s memory bandwidth. The GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What TDP rating applies to each GPU?▾
The A16 carries a 250W TDP rating. The GTX 1080 carries a 180W TDP rating.
Which interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The GTX 1080 uses PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
What INT8 performance does the A16 deliver?▾
The A16 delivers INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS and INT8 performance with sparsity of 71.8 TOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the GTX 1080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 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 A16 have compared to the GTX 1080?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory.
Can I find A16 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 A16 and the GTX 1080?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the GTX 1080 uses Pascal (2016). The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 200 GB/s; the GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s, so the GTX 1080 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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