Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 360W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 to FP32 ratio on the A30 equals 16 times for dense operations while the same ratio on the RTX 5080 equals 2 times for dense operations. This delta indicates the A30 favors dense FP16 workloads such as certain inference tasks whereas the RTX 5080 favors FP32 workloads such as scientific computing. Memory bandwidth near 933 GB/s on the A30 and 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 supports similar batch size scaling yet the A30 24 GB capacity permits larger batches than the RTX 5080 16 GB capacity in memory bound scenarios. Direct comparison of dense FP16 shows the A30 at 165 TFLOPS against the RTX 5080 at 112.6 TFLOPS. Direct comparison of sparse FP16 shows the A30 at 330 TFLOPS against the RTX 5080 at 225.1 TFLOPS.
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits environments that prioritize lower TDP at 165 W and higher memory capacity at 24 GB. Workloads that rely on dense FP16 at 165 TFLOPS or dense INT8 at 330 TOPS benefit from these attributes over the RTX 5080 specifications.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits environments that prioritize higher FP32 throughput at 56.3 TFLOPS and newer PCIe 5.0 interconnect. Workloads that rely on dense FP8 at 225.1 TFLOPS or dense FP4 at 900.4 TFLOPS benefit from these attributes over the A30 specifications.
Use Cases
The A30 provides 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 24 GB memory which exceed the RTX 5080 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB memory.
The A30 provides 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 330 TOPS dense INT8 which exceed the RTX 5080 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 450.2 TOPS dense INT8 in power efficiency at 165 W.
The A30 24 GB memory supports larger models while the RTX 5080 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 supports precision sensitive steps.
The RTX 5080 provides 225.1 TFLOPS dense FP8 which enables faster generation than the A30 where FP8 remains unpublished.
The RTX 5080 provides 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the A30 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 by more than five times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP16 performance do the GPUs deliver in dense mode?▾
The A30 delivers 165 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 5080 delivers 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What FP32 performance do the GPUs deliver?▾
The A30 delivers 10.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5080 delivers 56.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU uses less power?▾
The A30 uses 165 W TDP while the RTX 5080 uses 360 W TDP.
What memory bandwidth do the GPUs provide?▾
The A30 provides 933 GB/s while the RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s.
What interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The A30 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 5080 supports PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 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 A30 have compared to the RTX 5080?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find A30 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 A30 and the RTX 5080?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The A30 delivers 1.5x the dense FP16 throughput (165 vs 112.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and the same memory bandwidth as the RTX 5080.
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