Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 125W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 2,304 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 57 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 288 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 7.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 416 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The GTX 1080 achieves 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 while the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 7.1 TFLOPS FP32. The Quadro RTX 4000 further supplies 57 TFLOPS dense FP16. This dense FP16 figure exceeds the FP32 rating by a factor of eight on the Quadro RTX 4000 and supports accelerated tensor operations in training and inference workloads. Memory bandwidth of 416 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 4000 compared with 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 enables larger batch sizes during memory intensive tasks.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $0.56 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 4000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 fits workloads that prioritize 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 over dense FP16 support. Its 180W TDP suits systems prepared for higher power draw in scientific computing scenarios that rely on published FP32 numbers.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 fits workloads that utilize 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 416 GB/s bandwidth. Its 125W TDP suits deployments that seek lower power consumption alongside Turing architecture features for inference tasks.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 4000 supplies 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the GTX 1080 does not publish an FP16 figure.
The Quadro RTX 4000 supplies 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 416 GB/s bandwidth for inference operations.
The Quadro RTX 4000 supplies 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 for fine-tuning workloads.
The Quadro RTX 4000 supplies 57 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 416 GB/s bandwidth for image generation tasks.
The GTX 1080 supplies 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 of the Quadro RTX 4000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the GTX 1080 provide?▾
The GTX 1080 provides 8.9 TFLOPS FP32. This figure exceeds the 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 of the Quadro RTX 4000.
What dense FP16 performance does the Quadro RTX 4000 provide?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 provides 57 TFLOPS dense FP16. The GTX 1080 does not publish an FP16 figure.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the GTX 1080 and Quadro RTX 4000?▾
The GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro RTX 4000 provides 416 GB/s bandwidth.
What TDP values apply to the GTX 1080 and Quadro RTX 4000?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 180W TDP. The Quadro RTX 4000 lists 125W TDP.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the Quadro RTX 4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and Quadro RTX 4000 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 Quadro RTX 4000?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and Quadro RTX 4000 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 Quadro RTX 4000?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing (2018). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 416 GB/s, so the Quadro RTX 4000 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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