Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 320W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 9,728 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 194.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 97.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 389.9 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 304 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 48.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 389.8 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 195 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 779.8 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The A30 delivers 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance compared with the RTX 4080 97.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance. In contrast the RTX 4080 reaches 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the A30 reaches 10.3 TFLOPS FP32. The higher memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s on the A30 supports larger batch sizes in memory bound operations than the 717 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 4080. When sparsity is applied the A30 achieves 330 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity against the RTX 4080 195 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. These ratios indicate the A30 favors dense low precision workloads while the RTX 4080 favors higher precision dense workloads.
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A30
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits environments that require 24 GB memory capacity together with 933 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink connectivity. Its 165 W TDP further supports deployments where power limits constrain total system consumption.
When to Choose the RTX 4080
The RTX 4080 suits environments that require 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance together with 389.9 TOPS INT8 dense performance. Its architecture yields 194.9 TFLOPS FP8 dense performance that exceeds the A30 capabilities in that precision. Deployments that prioritize higher throughput in FP32 dense operations select this card.
Use Cases
The A30 supplies 24 GB memory and 933 GB/s bandwidth that accommodate larger model states than the RTX 4080 16 GB memory.
The RTX 4080 delivers 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 389.9 TOPS INT8 dense performance that exceed the A30 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 330 TOPS INT8 dense performance.
The A30 provides NVLink interconnect and 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance that support efficient gradient exchange and low precision updates.
The RTX 4080 reaches 194.9 TFLOPS FP8 dense performance that accelerates diffusion model steps beyond the A30 published figures.
The RTX 4080 achieves 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance that surpasses the A30 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance for double precision adjacent workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP16 dense figures for both cards?▾
The A30 lists 165 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX 4080 lists 97.5 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The RTX 4080 reaches 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the A30 reaches 10.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Does the A30 support NVLink?▾
The A30 includes NVLink interconnect whereas the RTX 4080 supports only PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
What TDP values apply to each GPU?▾
The A30 operates at 165 W TDP and the RTX 4080 operates at 320 W TDP.
How do the INT8 dense numbers compare?▾
The A30 provides 330 TOPS INT8 dense while the RTX 4080 provides 389.9 TOPS INT8 dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 4080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and RTX 4080 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 A30 have compared to the RTX 4080?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find A30 and RTX 4080 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 A30 and the RTX 4080?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The A30 delivers 1.7x the dense FP16 throughput (165 vs 97.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080.
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