Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 72W |
| VRAM | 8-11 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 | PCIe 3.0 | 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 |
Performance Analysis
The L4 delivers 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance compared with 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance on the GTX 1080. This ratio allows the L4 to complete FP32 operations more than three times faster than the GTX 1080 in compatible workloads. The L4 further provides dense FP16 performance of 121 TFLOPS which exceeds its own dense FP32 performance by a factor of four. Memory bandwidth stands at 320 GB/s for the GTX 1080 and 300 GB/s for the L4 so the GTX 1080 supports marginally higher data movement per second yet the L4 24 GB capacity permits larger batch sizes than the 8 to 11 GB capacity of the GTX 1080.
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits workloads that fit within 8 to 11 GB memory and that do not require dense FP16 acceleration. Systems limited to PCIe 3.0 interconnect retain compatibility with the GTX 1080 without upgrade. Applications that run exclusively on FP32 at 8.9 TFLOPS avoid any need for the L4 architecture.
When to Choose the L4
Inference or training steps that use dense FP16 at 121 TFLOPS complete faster on the L4 than on the GTX 1080. Newer PCIe 4.0 systems gain full interconnect speed with the L4.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB memory against the GTX 1080 8 to 11 GB memory and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance against 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance.
The L4 supports dense FP16 at 121 TFLOPS while the GTX 1080 lists no FP16 figure and the L4 TDP of 72W remains below the GTX 1080 TDP of 180W.
The L4 24 GB capacity exceeds the GTX 1080 8 to 11 GB capacity and its dense FP16 performance of 121 TFLOPS enables larger parameter updates.
The L4 provides 24 GB memory and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance which together exceed the GTX 1080 8 to 11 GB memory and 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance.
The L4 delivers 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance at 72W TDP compared with the GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance at 180W TDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the GTX 1080 and the L4?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The L4 lists 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance. This difference produces a ratio greater than three to one in favor of the L4.
Which GPU uses less power during operation?▾
The L4 operates at 72W TDP. The GTX 1080 operates at 180W TDP. The L4 TDP remains less than half the GTX 1080 TDP.
Can the GTX 1080 run dense FP16 workloads?▾
The GTX 1080 lists no FP16 figure. The L4 lists dense FP16 performance of 121 TFLOPS. Workloads that require published dense FP16 figures therefore move to the L4.
How does memory bandwidth differ between these GPUs?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 320 GB/s memory bandwidth. The L4 lists 300 GB/s memory bandwidth. The GTX 1080 bandwidth exceeds the L4 bandwidth by 20 GB/s.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the L4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 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 have compared to the L4?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 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 and the L4?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s, so the GTX 1080 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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