Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 175W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 2,304 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 29.9 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 119.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 288 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 7.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance of the GTX 1080 at 8.9 TFLOPS exceeds the 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX 2070 by a ratio of 8.9 to 7.5. This ratio indicates the older card maintains an edge in single precision tasks that do not utilize dense FP16 acceleration. The RTX 2070 supports 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 which has no direct counterpart on the GTX 1080 since that figure is not published by the vendor. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070 versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 allows larger batch sizes in memory bound operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
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RTX 2070
RTX 2070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits environments where FP32 throughput at 8.9 TFLOPS takes priority over other metrics. Its 180W TDP pairs with established PCIe interconnects in legacy systems.
When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 fits scenarios requiring dense FP16 at 29.9 TFLOPS or INT8 at 119.4 TOPS dense. Its 448 GB/s bandwidth supports higher throughput in bandwidth sensitive applications.
Use Cases
The RTX 2070 supplies 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accelerates mixed precision workloads.
The RTX 2070 supplies 119.4 TOPS dense INT8 which accelerates quantized inference workloads.
The RTX 2070 supplies 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accelerates mixed precision fine tuning workloads.
The RTX 2070 supplies 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accelerates image generation workloads.
The GTX 1080 supplies 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX 2070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the GTX 1080 deliver compared to the RTX 2070?▾
The GTX 1080 delivers 8.9 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 2070 delivers 7.5 TFLOPS FP32. The ratio favors the GTX 1080 by 8.9 to 7.5.
Does the GTX 1080 support dense FP16 operations?▾
The GTX 1080 does not publish a dense FP16 figure. The RTX 2070 publishes 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16. Direct comparison remains unavailable for the GTX 1080.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the GTX 1080 and RTX 2070?▾
The GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 2070 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 2070 exceeds the GTX 1080 by 448 to 320.
What TDP values apply to the GTX 1080 and RTX 2070?▾
The GTX 1080 lists a TDP of 180W. The RTX 2070 lists a TDP of 175W. The values differ by 5W.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the RTX 2070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 2070 uses Turing (2018). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 2070 has 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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