Specifications Compared
| Spec | Quadro RTX 5000 | RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 320W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 9,728 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 194.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 89.2 TFLOPS | 97.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 178.4 TOPS | 389.9 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 304 |
| FP32 Performance | 11.2 TFLOPS | 48.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 389.8 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 195 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 779.8 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance stands at 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 versus 97.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 4080. The FP32 rating reaches 11.2 TFLOPS for the Quadro RTX 5000 and 48.7 TFLOPS for the RTX 4080. Higher memory bandwidth of 717 GB/s on the RTX 4080 compared with 448 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 5000 supports larger batch sizes during training and inference workloads. Dense INT8 throughput measures 178.4 TOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 against 389.9 TOPS on the RTX 4080.
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 |
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro RTX 5000 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4080
RTX 4080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4080 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 environments that prioritize 230W TDP over higher throughput. Its NVLink interconnect enables multi GPU scaling in configurations where PCIe 4.0 alone proves insufficient. Dense FP16 at 89.2 TFLOPS combined with 16 GB GDDR6 memory fits sustained professional rendering tasks that value lower power draw.
When to Choose the RTX 4080
The RTX 4080 fits workloads that require 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 717 GB/s bandwidth for accelerated data movement. Dense FP16 at 97.5 TFLOPS and dense FP8 at 194.9 TFLOPS accelerate inference pipelines that benefit from the 320W TDP envelope. PCIe 4.0 interconnect supports modern host systems seeking maximum single card throughput.
Use Cases
The RTX 4080 delivers 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 717 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the Quadro RTX 5000 ratings for larger batch processing.
Dense FP16 at 97.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 4080 surpasses the 89.2 TFLOPS dense FP16 of the Quadro RTX 5000 for faster token generation.
The RTX 4080 provides 389.9 TOPS dense INT8 and 717 GB/s bandwidth that improve gradient updates over the Quadro RTX 5000 specifications.
Higher dense FP16 of 97.5 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 717 GB/s on the RTX 4080 enable quicker image synthesis than the Quadro RTX 5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 4080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 lists 11.2 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4080 lists 48.7 TFLOPS FP32. This gap affects compute heavy scientific simulations.
How does memory bandwidth compare on Quadro RTX 5000 versus RTX 4080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 448 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX 4080 reaches 717 GB/s bandwidth. The higher figure supports increased data throughput during model execution.
Which GPU has lower power consumption, Quadro RTX 5000 or RTX 4080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 operates at 230W TDP while the RTX 4080 operates at 320W TDP. Lower power draw favors the Quadro RTX 5000 in constrained deployments.
What interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 includes NVLink and PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 4080 includes PCIe 4.0. NVLink enables direct GPU to GPU transfers on the Quadro model.
How do dense FP16 ratings differ between the two GPUs?▾
Dense FP16 reaches 89.2 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 5000 and 97.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 4080. The RTX 4080 also lists 195 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Quadro RTX 5000 or the RTX 4080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 4080 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 4080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find Quadro RTX 5000 and RTX 4080 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 4080?▾
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 4080 delivers 1.1x the dense FP16 throughput (97.5 vs 89.2 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 5000.
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