Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 11 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | Not published | NVLink |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 0.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (vendor figure, sparsity not specified) | 8.9 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance measures 8.9 TFLOPS on the GTX 1080 Ti against 38.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX A6000 with identical figures applying to FP32 in each case. The fourfold increase in dense FP16 throughput allows the RTX A6000 to complete training iterations faster than the GTX 1080 Ti for equivalent workloads. Memory bandwidth at 320 GB/s versus 768 GB/s determines maximum batch sizes where the higher figure supports larger batches without swapping to system memory. The 11 GB GDDR5X limit on the GTX 1080 Ti restricts model scale compared to the 48 GB GDDR6 capacity on the RTX A6000 during inference passes.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080 Ti
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All GTX 1080 Ti offers, price history and alerts
RTX A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-3 | 1 | $0.48 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 2 | $0.55 | $1.10 | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.89 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 26 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080 Ti
The GTX 1080 Ti variant suits environments constrained by 180 W power limits where 11 GB GDDR5X memory handles smaller models adequately. Tasks that fit within this capacity avoid the higher 300 W TDP of the alternative while maintaining PCIe compatibility.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 variant fits scenarios requiring 48 GB GDDR6 memory to load models beyond 11 GB limits along with NVLink for multi GPU scaling. Dense FP16 throughput of 38.7 TFLOPS accelerates workloads that exceed the 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 of the GTX 1080 Ti.
Use Cases
The 48 GB GDDR6 memory on the RTX A6000 accommodates models larger than the 11 GB limit of the GTX 1080 Ti while delivering 38.7 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Batch sizes scale with 768 GB/s bandwidth and 48 GB capacity on the RTX A6000 compared to 320 GB/s and 11 GB on the GTX 1080 Ti.
The RTX A6000 supports fine tuning of larger networks with its 38.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 and NVLink interconnect absent from the GTX 1080 Ti.
Both variants handle diffusion workloads yet the GTX 1080 Ti suffices for 11 GB models at lower 180 W TDP while the RTX A6000 processes larger batches.
The 48 GB GDDR6 and 38.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX A6000 enable larger simulations than the 11 GB and 8.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the GTX 1080 Ti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the TDP ratings for these variants?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti variant has a TDP of 180 W. The RTX A6000 variant has a TDP of 300 W as shared family figures.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
The RTX A6000 variant includes NVLink interconnect. The GTX 1080 Ti variant does not list NVLink support.
What memory bandwidth do the families provide?▾
The GTX 1080 family provides 320 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX A6000 family provides 768 GB/s bandwidth as shared values across variants.
How do the FP32 figures compare?▾
Both the GTX 1080 Ti and RTX A6000 deliver 8.9 TFLOPS and 38.7 TFLOPS FP32 respectively with dense figures applying in each case.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 Ti or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 Ti and RTX A6000 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 RTX A6000?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 Ti and RTX A6000 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 RTX A6000?▾
The GTX 1080 Ti uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A6000 has 2.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080 Ti.
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