Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 362 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 181.05 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 362 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 90.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 864 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 724 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 362.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 724 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The L40 supplies 181.05 TFLOPS of dense FP16 performance which exceeds any published figure for the GTX 1080. This dense FP16 capability on the L40 supports larger model computations during training and inference relative to the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 on the GTX 1080. The 362.1 TFLOPS of FP16 with sparsity on the L40 further extends options for sparsity aware workloads. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 influences achievable batch sizes in memory intensive operations. The L40 also lists 362 TOPS of dense INT8 performance and 724 TOPS of INT8 with sparsity while the GTX 1080 has no published equivalent values.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
L40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 4 | $0.86 | $3.44 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 4 | $1.00 | $4.00 | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 16 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits environments where TDP must remain at 180W and FP32 needs stay within 8.9 TFLOPS. Its 8 to 11 GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth fit lighter compute tasks that do not require the 48 GB capacity of newer models.
When to Choose the L40
The L40 fits workloads that utilize 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 or 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 along with 48 GB VRAM. Its 864 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe 4.0 interconnect support larger scale operations compared to the GTX 1080 specifications.
Use Cases
The L40 provides 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 48 GB VRAM which exceed GTX 1080 capabilities.
The L40 supports 362 TOPS dense INT8 and 864 GB/s bandwidth for efficient inference scaling.
The L40 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 GB VRAM enable fine tuning beyond GTX 1080 limits.
The L40 48 GB VRAM accommodates larger diffusion models compared to 8 to 11 GB on the GTX 1080.
The GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 at 180W TDP serves basic scientific tasks while the L40 handles demanding cases with 90.5 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the L40 provide?▾
The L40 delivers 90.5 TFLOPS FP32. This figure surpasses the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 on the GTX 1080.
What is the TDP of the GTX 1080?▾
The GTX 1080 TDP measures 180W. The L40 TDP measures 300W under its higher performance specifications.
Does the L40 support sparse operations?▾
The L40 lists 362.1 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 724 TOPS INT8 with sparsity. The GTX 1080 has no published sparse figures.
Which interconnect does the L40 use?▾
The L40 uses PCIe 4.0. The GTX 1080 uses PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the L40?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and L40 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 L40?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and L40 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 L40?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s, so the L40 has 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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