Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro P6000 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 360W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.6 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5080 provides 56.3 TFLOPS of FP32 performance that exceeds the Quadro P6000 FP32 figure of 12.6 TFLOPS by a ratio of 4.47 to 1. On dense FP16 the RTX 5080 reaches 112.6 TFLOPS while the Quadro P6000 figure remains unpublished by the vendor so no direct ratio applies. Memory bandwidth on the RTX 5080 at 960 GB/s versus 432 GB/s on the Quadro P6000 allows larger batch sizes during inference and training when the workload fits within the 16 GB GDDR7 capacity. The 250W TDP of the Quadro P6000 versus the 360W TDP of the RTX 5080 further influences sustained operation in power constrained environments.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro P6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.10 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P6000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5080
RTX 5080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Quadro P6000
Quadro P6000 GPUs suit workloads that require the full 24 GB GDDR5X capacity even at the lower 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 rate and 432 GB/s bandwidth. Legacy software stacks built for Pascal architecture and PCIe 3.0 interconnects continue to operate without modification on the 250W TDP card.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
Newer applications that exploit PCIe 5.0 interconnects and the Blackwell architecture gain throughput advantages within the 16 GB GDDR7 limit.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 supplies 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 that exceed the Quadro P6000 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 figure for training throughput.
The RTX 5080 supplies 960 GB/s bandwidth and 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 that support larger batch sizes than the Quadro P6000 432 GB/s bandwidth and 12.6 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 5080 supplies 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 that exceed the Quadro P6000 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 figure while the 960 GB/s bandwidth aids gradient updates.
The RTX 5080 supplies 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 that exceed the Quadro P6000 12.6 TFLOPS FP32 figure for image generation speed.
The Quadro P6000 supplies 24 GB memory while the RTX 5080 supplies 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 so selection depends on whether capacity or throughput matters more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between these GPUs?▾
The RTX 5080 delivers 56.3 TFLOPS of FP32 performance while the Quadro P6000 delivers 12.6 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.
What are the TDP ratings for the Quadro P6000 and RTX 5080?▾
The Quadro P6000 has a 250W TDP while the RTX 5080 has a 360W TDP.
Can the Quadro P6000 run dense FP16 workloads at published rates?▾
The Quadro P6000 does not publish a dense FP16 figure so no rate applies whereas the RTX 5080 publishes 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What interconnect does each card use?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 5080 uses PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro P6000 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro P6000 and RTX 5080 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 Quadro P6000 have compared to the RTX 5080?▾
The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find Quadro P6000 and RTX 5080 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 Quadro P6000 and the RTX 5080?▾
The Quadro P6000 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X at 432 GB/s; the RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5080 has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P6000.
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