Specifications Compared
| Spec | A40 | RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 215W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 149.7 TFLOPS | 40.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 299.3 TOPS | 161.1 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 368 |
| FP32 Performance | 37.4 TFLOPS | 10 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 696 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 299.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 598.6 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The A40 provides 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance while the RTX 2080 provides 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance for a ratio of approximately 3.7 times. The A40 provides 299.4 TFLOPS FP16 performance with sparsity while the RTX 2080 does not list a sparsity figure. The FP16 to FP32 ratio on the A40 reaches 4.0 times for dense figures whereas the same ratio on the RTX 2080 reaches 4.0 times. Memory bandwidth differences of 696 GB/s versus 448 GB/s allow the A40 to support larger batch sizes in memory intensive operations compared to the RTX 2080. The A40 also lists 299.3 TOPS dense INT8 performance against 161.1 TOPS dense INT8 performance on the RTX 2080.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.52 | $4.13 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 2080
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When to Choose the A40
The A40 suits workloads that require 48 GB VRAM capacity along with 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance. Scenarios involving large model training or inference benefit from the 696 GB/s bandwidth and 300W TDP rating on the A40.
When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits workloads that operate within 8-11 GB VRAM limits and 215W TDP constraints. Scenarios with lower power availability or smaller model sizes align with the 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 448 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 2080.
Use Cases
The A40 supplies 48 GB VRAM and 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance to handle larger models than the 8-11 GB VRAM on the RTX 2080.
The A40 supplies 696 GB/s bandwidth and 299.3 TOPS dense INT8 performance for higher throughput than the 448 GB/s and 161.1 TOPS on the RTX 2080.
The A40 supplies 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 GB VRAM to support fine-tuning tasks beyond the 10 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 2080.
The A40 supplies 48 GB VRAM and 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance for larger image generation batches than the RTX 2080.
The A40 supplies 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 696 GB/s bandwidth for compute intensive simulations compared to 10 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 2080.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare on A40 versus RTX 2080?▾
The A40 delivers 37.4 TFLOPS FP32 performance while the RTX 2080 delivers 10 TFLOPS FP32 performance.
What TDP ratings apply to the A40 and RTX 2080?▾
The A40 operates at 300W TDP and the RTX 2080 operates at 215W TDP.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The A40 offers 696 GB/s memory bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080.
How do dense FP16 figures differ between these GPUs?▾
The A40 provides 149.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance while the RTX 2080 provides 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance.
What interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The A40 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 2080 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A40 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A40 and RTX 2080 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 A40 have compared to the RTX 2080?▾
The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A40 and RTX 2080 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 A40 and the RTX 2080?▾
The A40 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The A40 delivers 3.7x the dense FP16 throughput (149.7 vs 40.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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