Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | MI250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 560W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 128 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | HBM2e |
| Architecture | Pascal | CDNA 2 |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 383 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 383 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 3,277 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The MI250X dense FP16 rating of 383 TFLOPS exceeds any published figure for the GTX 1080 and enables larger batch sizes during training or inference where reduced precision is acceptable. The GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 figure remains the only comparable metric yet falls short of the MI250X 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 by a factor of roughly five. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s on the MI250X versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 permits substantially higher throughput for data movement in memory bound operations. The 128 GB VRAM capacity on the MI250X supports models that cannot fit within the 8 GB limit of the GTX 1080.
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GTX 1080
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MI250X
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits environments constrained by 180W TDP limits or PCIe 3.0 slots where FP32 workloads at 8.9 TFLOPS suffice. Legacy systems already equipped with the card avoid migration costs for tasks that fit within 8 GB VRAM.
When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits workloads requiring 128 GB VRAM or 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 throughput that exceed GTX 1080 capabilities. Datacenter deployments with OAM sockets and Infinity Fabric interconnect benefit from the 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating.
Use Cases
The MI250X 128 GB VRAM and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 accommodate large models that exceed the GTX 1080 8 GB limit.
The MI250X 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 support higher throughput than the GTX 1080 320 GB/s and 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
The MI250X 128 GB VRAM holds full precision checkpoints while the GTX 1080 8 GB VRAM restricts batch sizes.
The GTX 1080 180W TDP and 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 meet requirements for smaller diffusion workloads without the 560W draw of the MI250X.
The MI250X 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 3277 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations beyond GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU provide?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32. The MI250X lists 47.9 TFLOPS FP32.
What is the memory bandwidth difference?▾
The MI250X reaches 3277 GB/s. The GTX 1080 reaches 320 GB/s.
Which GPU offers dense FP16 performance?▾
The MI250X provides 383 TFLOPS dense FP16. The GTX 1080 figure is not published by the vendor.
What TDP values are specified?▾
The GTX 1080 TDP is 180W. The MI250X TDP is 560W.
What interconnects are supported?▾
The GTX 1080 uses PCIe 3.0. The MI250X uses Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the MI250X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and MI250X 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 MI250X?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and MI250X 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 MI250X?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the MI250X uses CDNA 2 (2021). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s, so the MI250X has 10.2x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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