Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 215W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 40.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 161.1 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 368 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 10 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
RTX 2080 lists 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 while GTX 1080 has no published FP16 figure. The FP32 values give a ratio of 10 TFLOPS to 8.9 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on RTX 2080 exceeds the 320 GB/s on GTX 1080 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory-bound operations. Dense FP16 throughput on RTX 2080 enables faster training and inference steps than FP32 alone on either card while the 161.1 TOPS dense INT8 figure further widens the gap for quantized workloads.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
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RTX 2080
RTX 2080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
GTX 1080 suits FP32 workloads that require only 8.9 TFLOPS at 180W TDP. The lower power draw fits installations where total system heat must stay minimal and dense tensor figures are not required.
When to Choose the RTX 2080
RTX 2080 suits workloads that use 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 or 161.1 TOPS dense INT8. The 448 GB/s bandwidth also benefits batch sizes beyond what 320 GB/s supports on GTX 1080.
Use Cases
RTX 2080 provides 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 while GTX 1080 lists no FP16 figure.
RTX 2080 supplies 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 161.1 TOPS dense INT8 for faster quantized runs than the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 on GTX 1080.
RTX 2080 memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s exceeds 320 GB/s and pairs with dense FP16 throughput.
RTX 2080 lists 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accelerates diffusion steps beyond GTX 1080 FP32 limits.
GTX 1080 delivers 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 at 180W TDP for FP32-only codes that do not need dense tensor units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do GTX 1080 and RTX 2080 list?▾
GTX 1080 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32. RTX 2080 lists 10 TFLOPS FP32. The ratio equals 10 divided by 8.9.
How does memory bandwidth compare between GTX 1080 and RTX 2080?▾
GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s. RTX 2080 provides 448 GB/s. The higher figure on RTX 2080 supports larger batch sizes.
What dense FP16 figure appears for RTX 2080?▾
RTX 2080 lists 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16. GTX 1080 has no published FP16 value. Dense FP16 enables faster training and inference than FP32 alone.
Which card lists a dense INT8 value?▾
RTX 2080 lists 161.1 TOPS dense INT8. GTX 1080 has no published INT8 figure. The dense INT8 rating aids quantized inference workloads.
What TDP values are given for each GPU?▾
GTX 1080 lists 180W TDP. RTX 2080 lists 215W TDP. The difference affects power and cooling requirements in dense deployments.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 2080 has 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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