Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 320W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | 59.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | 238 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 272 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 119 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 476 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance favors the Quadro RTX 5000 at 89.2 TFLOPS over the RTX 3080 at 59.5 TFLOPS which affects training speeds for certain models. The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32 compared to 11.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 allowing faster single precision computations. Memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s on the RTX 3080 exceeds the 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 and supports larger batch sizes during inference and training operations. INT8 dense performance reaches 238 TOPS on the RTX 3080 versus 178.4 TOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000. The Quadro RTX 5000 operates at a lower TDP of 230W than the 320W TDP of the RTX 3080. Sparsity options on the RTX 3080 provide FP16 performance of 119 TFLOPS and INT8 performance of 476 TOPS when applicable to the workload.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Quadro RTX 5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.82 | $1.64 | Deploy |
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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 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 suits workloads that require 16 GB of VRAM and dense FP16 performance of 89.2 TFLOPS. Its 230W TDP and NVLink support make it appropriate for multi GPU setups with lower power consumption.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 fits scenarios needing 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB/s memory bandwidth for improved data throughput. Higher dense INT8 at 238 TOPS benefits inference tasks on this GPU.
Use Cases
The Quadro RTX 5000 provides higher dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS than the 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080.
The RTX 3080 supplies 760 GB/s memory bandwidth and 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 for efficient data handling.
The RTX 3080 includes 760 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeding the 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000.
The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS along with 16 GB VRAM and 230W TDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 figures for these GPUs?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 11.2 TFLOPS in FP32 and the RTX 3080 reaches 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 3080 has 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What TDP values are listed for the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 3080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists a TDP of 230W and the RTX 3080 lists a TDP of 320W.
Does the Quadro RTX 5000 support NVLink?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 supports NVLink interconnect along with PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0.
What is the memory bandwidth for each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 448 GB/s memory bandwidth and the RTX 3080 has 760 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000 have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000 and the RTX 3080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The Quadro RTX 5000 delivers 1.5x the dense FP16 throughput (89.2 vs 59.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the RTX 3080 has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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