GTX 1070 vs GTX 1080

PascalvsPascalUpdated 8 days ago

The GTX 1080 is the stronger choice for the most common use case of LLM inference. Its 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 320 GB/s bandwidth deliver higher throughput than the 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 256 GB/s bandwidth of the GTX 1070.

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Specifications Compared

SpecGTX 1070GTX 1080
TDP150W180W
VRAM8 GB8-11 GB
CUDA Cores1,9202,560
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0
FP32 Performance6.5 TFLOPS8.9 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth256 GB/s320 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating on the GTX 1080 exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating on the GTX 1070 by a ratio of 1.37 to 1. This difference translates to proportionally higher throughput for dense FP32 operations in training and inference tasks. Memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 versus 256 GB/s on the GTX 1070 allows larger batch sizes before memory becomes the limiting factor. The 180W TDP on the GTX 1080 compared with the 150W TDP on the GTX 1070 indicates increased power draw that must be accounted for in sustained dense FP32 workloads.

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GTX 1070

GTX 1070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the GTX 1070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.

GTX 1080

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LeaderGPUThe Netherlands2$0.60$1.20Deploy

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When to Choose the GTX 1070

The GTX 1070 suits environments where power limits constrain total system draw to 150W TDP. Its 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating remains adequate for lighter scientific computing jobs that fit within 8 GB GDDR5 capacity and 256 GB/s bandwidth.

When to Choose the GTX 1080

The GTX 1080 fits workloads that benefit from the full 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating and 320 GB/s bandwidth. Its 8-11 GB GDDR5X capacity supports larger models than the 8 GB limit on the GTX 1070 while maintaining the same PCIe 3.0 interconnect.

Use Cases

LLM Training
GTX 1080

The 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating and pairs with 320 GB/s bandwidth.

LLM Inference
GTX 1080

Higher dense FP32 throughput of 8.9 TFLOPS supports faster token generation than 6.5 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
GTX 1080

The 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 320 GB/s bandwidth accommodate larger batch sizes than the GTX 1070.

Stable Diffusion
GTX 1080

Memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s and 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 improve iteration speed over 256 GB/s and 6.5 TFLOPS.

Scientific Computing
Either

Both cards share the same 2016 Pascal architecture and PCIe 3.0 interconnect with comparable VRAM capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP32 performance of the GTX 1070?

The GTX 1070 provides 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32. No FP16 figure is published by the vendor.

What is the FP32 performance of the GTX 1080?

The GTX 1080 provides 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP32. No FP16 figure is published by the vendor.

How does memory bandwidth differ between the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080?

The GTX 1070 lists 256 GB/s while the GTX 1080 lists 320 GB/s. This difference affects maximum batch sizes in memory-bound tasks.

What are the TDP values for the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080?

The GTX 1070 has a 150W TDP. The GTX 1080 has a 180W TDP.

Do the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 support the same interconnect?

Both GPUs use PCIe 3.0 interconnect and PCIe form factors.

Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the GTX 1080?

Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 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 GTX 1070 have compared to the GTX 1080?

The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory.

Can I find GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 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 GTX 1070 and the GTX 1080?

The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the GTX 1080 uses Pascal (2016). The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 at 256 GB/s; the GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s, so the GTX 1080 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.

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