Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 against its 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 for a fourfold gain that supports mixed precision operations in training and inference. No FP16 figure exists for the GTX 1080 so FP32 comparison shows the RTX 6000 Ada ahead by a factor near 10. Bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 allows larger batch sizes during memory bound workloads. The 48 GB VRAM on the RTX 6000 Ada further extends capacity beyond the 8-11 GB limit of the GTX 1080.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 1 offer. All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.99 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.34 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 6000 Ada offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 fits workloads limited to 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 that fit inside 8-11 GB VRAM. Its 180W TDP provides an option when power draw must stay below the 300W level of the RTX 6000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada handles tasks that require 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 or 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 along with 48 GB VRAM. Its 960 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batches than the 320 GB/s available on the GTX 1080.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 960 GB/s bandwidth compared to the GTX 1080 at 320 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 GB capacity against the GTX 1080 at 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 8-11 GB capacity.
The RTX 6000 Ada features 48 GB VRAM and 960 GB/s bandwidth while the GTX 1080 is limited to 8-11 GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth.
The GTX 1080 supplies 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 at 180W TDP and the RTX 6000 Ada supplies 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 at 300W TDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance separates the GTX 1080 from the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 6000 Ada lists 91.1 TFLOPS FP32.
What memory bandwidth figures apply to these GPUs?▾
The GTX 1080 reaches 320 GB/s and the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 960 GB/s.
Which GPU lists dense FP16 performance?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada lists 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the GTX 1080 has no published FP16 value.
What TDP values are specified for each card?▾
The GTX 1080 carries a 180W TDP and the RTX 6000 Ada carries a 300W TDP.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The GTX 1080 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and RTX 6000 Ada 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 6000 Ada?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 6000 Ada has 3.0x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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