Specifications Compared
| Spec | Gaudi 2 | RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 215W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Gaudi | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 40.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 161.1 TOPS |
| Interconnect | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 368 |
| FP32 Performance | Not published | 10 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,450 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Memory bandwidth of 2450 GB/s on the Gaudi 2 supports substantially larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 2080 during model execution. The RTX 2080 delivers a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS and a dense FP32 rating of 10 TFLOPS whereas the Gaudi 2 carries no published dense FP16 or dense FP32 figures. The 600W TDP of the Gaudi 2 exceeds the 215W TDP of the RTX 2080 by a wide margin and this difference influences sustained operation in power-constrained settings.
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Gaudi 2
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When to Choose the Gaudi 2
The Gaudi 2 suits workloads that require 96 GB of HBM2e memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate large model states. Its OAM form factor and RoCE Ethernet interconnect further align with scale-out configurations that exceed the 8-11 GB capacity of the RTX 2080.
When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 fits environments limited to 215W TDP and PCIe form factors where the dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS and dense INT8 rating of 161.1 TOPS meet moderate inference demands. Its NVLink and PCIe 3.0 interconnects integrate readily with existing consumer or workstation systems.
Use Cases
The Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB HBM2e memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the 8-11 GB capacity of the RTX 2080.
The RTX 2080 provides a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS and 215W TDP suitable for moderate inference loads.
The RTX 2080 operates at 215W TDP with a dense INT8 rating of 161.1 TOPS that fits typical fine-tuning power budgets.
The RTX 2080 delivers a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS within a 215W TDP envelope for image generation tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does TDP compare between the two GPUs?▾
The Gaudi 2 is rated at 600W TDP and the RTX 2080 is rated at 215W TDP.
What FP16 performance does the RTX 2080 provide?▾
The RTX 2080 lists a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS while the Gaudi 2 has no published FP16 figure.
What memory bandwidth figures are listed?▾
The Gaudi 2 reaches 2450 GB/s and the RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s.
What form factors do these GPUs use?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the OAM form factor and the RTX 2080 uses the PCIe form factor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the RTX 2080?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 and the RTX 2080?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 5.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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