Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 72W |
| VRAM | 11 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 7,424 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 121 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 242 TOPS |
| Interconnect | Not published | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 232 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 30.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 0.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 300 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 485 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 485 TOPS |
| FP16 (vendor figure, sparsity not specified) | 8.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 121 TFLOPS on the L4 exceeds the 8.9 TFLOPS FP16 value on the GTX 1080 Ti by a wide margin and supports faster matrix operations during both training and inference workloads. FP32 throughput of 30.3 TFLOPS on the L4 likewise surpasses the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the GTX 1080 Ti and enables quicker single precision calculations. Memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 Ti family versus 300 GB/s on the L4 family influences maximum batch sizes in memory bound scenarios. Sparsity labeled figures apply only to the L4 with FP16 at 242 TFLOPS with sparsity while the GTX 1080 Ti reports no sparsity multiplier. The 24 GB capacity on the L4 variant versus 11 GB on the GTX 1080 Ti variant permits larger models without swapping. TDP of 72W shared across L4 variants remains well below the 180W TDP shared across GTX 1080 variants.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080 Ti
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All GTX 1080 Ti offers, price history and alerts
L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
| Scaleway | Warsaw, Poland (WAW2) | 2 | $0.89 | $1.77 | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 4 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L4 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080 Ti
The GTX 1080 Ti variant suits workloads that fit within 11 GB VRAM and require Pascal era driver compatibility. Its 320 GB/s memory bandwidth supports certain legacy scientific codes that show sensitivity to that specific figure over newer interconnects.
When to Choose the L4
Its 72W TDP allows denser server deployments compared with the 180W TDP of the GTX 1080 Ti variant.
Use Cases
The L4 delivers 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 24 GB capacity that exceed the GTX 1080 Ti specifications.
The L4 provides 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 along with PCIe 4.0 interconnect for higher throughput than the GTX 1080 Ti.
The L4 supports larger batch sizes with 24 GB VRAM compared to the 11 GB limit on the GTX 1080 Ti.
The L4 achieves higher tensor throughput at 242 TFLOPS dense FP8 than the GTX 1080 Ti can match.
The GTX 1080 Ti offers 320 GB/s bandwidth while the L4 supplies 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 and lower TDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the FP32 ratings compare?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti reaches 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 and the L4 reaches 30.3 TFLOPS FP32.
What TDP values apply to these variants?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti family shares 180W TDP and the L4 family shares 72W TDP.
Do both variants support the same interconnect?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti lists no specific interconnect while the L4 variant uses PCIe 4.0.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the families?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti family provides 320 GB/s and the L4 family provides 300 GB/s.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 Ti or the L4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 Ti and L4 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 1080 Ti have compared to the L4?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 Ti and L4 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 1080 Ti and the L4?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s, so the GTX 1080 Ti has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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How this page is made
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