Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 600W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 4,030.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX PRO 6000 provides 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance against its 126 TFLOPS FP32 performance. This four times ratio supports faster execution of mixed precision workloads in training and inference relative to FP32 only operations. The GTX 1080 supplies no published FP16 figure so no matching ratio applies. Memory bandwidth reaches 1792 GB/s on the RTX PRO 6000 compared to 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080. The higher bandwidth permits larger batch sizes before memory constraints appear during data movement. The RTX PRO 6000 also lists 1,007.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity against its 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 figure for additional acceleration in sparsity compatible tasks.
Current On-Demand Offers
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GTX 1080
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All GTX 1080 offers, price history and alerts
RTX PRO 6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.69 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $1.51 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-9 | 2 | $2.19 | $4.38 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-4 | 1 | $2.39 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 4 | $2.40 | $9.58 | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 17 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX PRO 6000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 suits environments limited to 180W TDP power budgets where the RTX PRO 6000 600W TDP exceeds available capacity. Older PCIe 3.0 systems accept the GTX 1080 without requiring upgrades to PCIe 5.0 infrastructure. Workloads that fit within 8-11 GB VRAM avoid the need for the larger 96 GB capacity of the RTX PRO 6000.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 fits workloads that require 96 GB VRAM to accommodate models exceeding the 8-11 GB limit of the GTX 1080. Higher FP32 performance at 126 TFLOPS versus 8.9 TFLOPS addresses compute intensive operations within the 600W TDP envelope.
Use Cases
The RTX PRO 6000 supplies 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance and 96 GB VRAM that exceed GTX 1080 capabilities for large model training.
The RTX PRO 6000 1792 GB/s bandwidth and 1,007.6 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity enable larger batch inference than the GTX 1080 320 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX PRO 6000 126 TFLOPS FP32 performance supports fine-tuning operations beyond the GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 limit.
The RTX PRO 6000 96 GB VRAM accommodates higher resolution generation workloads compared to the GTX 1080 8-11 GB VRAM.
The GTX 1080 meets basic FP32 needs at 8.9 TFLOPS within 180W TDP while the RTX PRO 6000 handles larger simulations at 126 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between GTX 1080 and RTX PRO 6000?▾
The GTX 1080 reaches 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX PRO 6000 reaches 126 TFLOPS FP32.
What memory bandwidth do the GPUs provide?▾
The GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX PRO 6000 provides 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
What are the TDP ratings for these GPUs?▾
The GTX 1080 has a 180W TDP and the RTX PRO 6000 has a 600W TDP.
What dense FP16 performance does the RTX PRO 6000 deliver?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 at 1,792 GB/s, so the RTX PRO 6000 has 5.6x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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