Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 320W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 57 TFLOPS | 59.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 238 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 272 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.1 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 416 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 119 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 476 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 and 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080 so throughput remains comparable for inference when sparsity stays unused. FP32 performance stands at 7.1 TFLOPS versus 29.8 TFLOPS which shows the RTX 3080 handles over four times the single precision operations. Memory bandwidth at 416 GB per second restricts batch sizes on the Quadro RTX 4000 relative to 760 GB per second on the RTX 3080 during training and inference steps.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $0.56 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 4000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 3080
RTX 3080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 3080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 fits deployments that require a 125 watt TDP limit. Its 8 GB memory and PCIe 3.0 interconnect support stable operation in constrained power or cooling setups. Professional environments that run smaller models select this card to avoid the 320 watt draw of the alternative.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB per second bandwidth for larger data movement. Its 10 to 12 GB capacity accommodates bigger batches than the 8 GB option. Workloads that need PCIe 4.0 interconnect and higher dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS choose this card.
Use Cases
The 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB per second bandwidth support larger batches than the 7.1 TFLOPS and 416 GB per second available on the other card.
Dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS combined with 10 to 12 GB memory allows higher throughput than 57 TFLOPS and 8 GB.
The 320 watt TDP card supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 7.1 TFLOPS of the lower power card for model updates.
Memory capacity of 10 to 12 GB and 760 GB per second bandwidth exceed the 8 GB and 416 GB per second limits.
A 125 watt TDP fits power limited scientific setups while still providing 7.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 GB memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory capacities distinguish these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 holds 8 GB of GDDR6 while the RTX 3080 holds 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X.
How do the FP32 ratings compare?▾
FP32 performance measures 7.1 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 and 29.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080.
What are the dense FP16 values for each card?▾
Dense FP16 reaches 57 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 4000 and 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080.
Which GPU uses less power?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 operates at a 125 watt TDP while the RTX 3080 operates at a 320 watt TDP.
What interconnect standards appear on each model?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses PCIe 3.0 and the RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0.
How does memory bandwidth differ?▾
Memory bandwidth stands at 416 GB per second for the Quadro RTX 4000 and 760 GB per second for the RTX 3080.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 4000 or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX 3080 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 RTX 4000 have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 4000 and RTX 3080 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 RTX 4000 and the RTX 3080?▾
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). Both deliver the same dense FP16 throughput (59.5 TFLOPS without sparsity), and the RTX 3080 has 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the Quadro RTX 4000 and the RTX 3080. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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