Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 360W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 17.9 TFLOPS on the A16 compared with 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 indicates the RTX 5080 can process more than six times the floating point operations per second in dense mode for training workloads. When sparsity is enabled the A16 reaches 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 while the RTX 5080 reaches 225.1 TFLOPS FP16 so the ratio remains similar. Memory bandwidth of 200 GB/s on the A16 versus 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 allows the RTX 5080 to sustain larger batch sizes during inference without memory stalls. The A16 TDP of 250W and the RTX 5080 TDP of 360W further differentiate power draw during sustained dense FP16 or INT8 operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A16
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits deployments that prioritize the listed 250W TDP and PCIe 4.0 interconnect over peak throughput. Workloads that require only the 35.9 TOPS INT8 dense rating or the 4.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating can operate within the lower power envelope of the A16 without exceeding thermal limits.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits workloads that require the listed 112.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating or the 450.2 TOPS INT8 dense rating.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 provides 112.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense compared with 17.9 TFLOPS on the A16 allowing faster iteration on large models.
The RTX 5080 sustains larger batches with 960 GB/s bandwidth versus 200 GB/s on the A16 while delivering 112.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
FP16 dense performance of 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 supports quicker gradient updates than the 17.9 TFLOPS available on the A16.
The RTX 5080 FP16 dense rating of 112.6 TFLOPS accelerates image generation steps beyond the 17.9 TFLOPS of the A16.
FP32 performance of 56.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 exceeds the 4.5 TFLOPS listed for the A16 enabling faster simulation runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between the A16 and the RTX 5080?▾
The A16 lists 17.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 5080 lists 112.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense resulting in a ratio greater than six to one.
How does memory bandwidth compare on the A16 versus the RTX 5080?▾
The A16 provides 200 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s bandwidth allowing the RTX 5080 to move data nearly five times faster.
Which GPU has the lower TDP rating?▾
The A16 carries a 250W TDP rating and the RTX 5080 carries a 360W TDP rating so the A16 draws less power under load.
What FP32 performance is published for each card?▾
The A16 lists 4.5 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5080 lists 56.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect generation?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 5080 uses PCIe 5.0.
How do the INT8 dense ratings differ?▾
The A16 lists 35.9 TOPS INT8 dense and the RTX 5080 lists 450.2 TOPS INT8 dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and RTX 5080 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 RTX 5080?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A16 and RTX 5080 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 RTX 5080?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5080 delivers 6.3x the dense FP16 throughput (112.6 vs 17.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 4.8x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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