Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX 1080 | V100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 16-32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 5,120 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | HBM2 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Volta |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 125 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM2, PCIe |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 640 |
| FP32 Performance | 8.9 TFLOPS | 15.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 7.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 900 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating on the V100 stands apart from the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 on the GTX 1080 and supports accelerated matrix operations during model training or inference passes. The 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the V100 exceeds the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 on the GTX 1080 by a ratio of 15.7 to 8.9 and permits modestly larger batch processing in FP32 workloads. Memory bandwidth differences further separate the GPUs as the 900 GB/s on the V100 exceeds the 320 GB/s on the GTX 1080 by a ratio of 900 to 320 and allows sustained movement of larger activation tensors without frequent host transfers. The 300W TDP on the V100 versus the 180W TDP on the GTX 1080 reflects the added capacity for these higher throughput figures.
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
V100
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $0.23 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | beauharnois | 4 | $0.83 | $3.32 | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ca1 | 1 | $2.30 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 73 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All V100 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 fits power limited deployments that operate within an 180W TDP envelope. It also suits FP32 centric scientific workloads that rely on the published 8.9 TFLOPS without requiring dense FP16 acceleration.
When to Choose the V100
The V100 fits large scale training runs that utilize the 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating and 900 GB/s bandwidth to process bigger batches. It also suits inference pipelines that benefit from the 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 combined with NVLink interconnect options.
Use Cases
The V100 supplies 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 which accelerates gradient computations beyond the 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 available on the GTX 1080.
The V100 supplies 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 900 GB/s bandwidth which sustain higher token throughput than the GTX 1080 specifications.
The V100 supplies 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 125 TFLOPS dense FP16 which reduce iteration times relative to the GTX 1080 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
The GTX 1080 meets FP32 requirements at 8.9 TFLOPS within an 180W TDP for consumer scale image generation tasks.
Both GPUs deliver usable FP32 performance at 8.9 TFLOPS on the GTX 1080 and 15.7 TFLOPS on the V100 depending on required scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the GTX 1080 and V100?▾
The GTX 1080 lists 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 while the V100 lists 15.7 TFLOPS FP32. This produces a performance ratio of 15.7 to 8.9 in favor of the V100.
What memory bandwidth figures separate the GTX 1080 from the V100?▾
The GTX 1080 provides 320 GB/s while the V100 provides 900 GB/s. The ratio equals 900 to 320.
Which GPU supports dense FP16 operations?▾
Only the V100 publishes a dense FP16 rating of 125 TFLOPS. The GTX 1080 lists no FP16 figure.
How do TDP values differ between these GPUs?▾
The GTX 1080 carries an 180W TDP while the V100 carries a 300W TDP.
Which interconnect options exist on the V100 but not the GTX 1080?▾
The V100 includes NVLink in addition to PCIe 3.0 while the GTX 1080 remains limited to PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1080 or the V100?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1080 and V100 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 V100?▾
The GTX 1080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.
Can I find GTX 1080 and V100 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 V100?▾
The GTX 1080 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The GTX 1080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR5X at 320 GB/s; the V100 has 16-32 GB of HBM2 at 900 GB/s, so the V100 has 2.8x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1080.
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