Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2000 Ada | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 320W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,816 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 59.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 238 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 88 | 272 |
| FP32 Performance | 12 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 191.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 119 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 476 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2000 Ada delivers 12 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 3080 also lists 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with no published dense FP16 figure for the RTX 2000 Ada. Memory bandwidth of 760 GB per second on the RTX 3080 versus 224 GB per second on the RTX 2000 Ada supports larger batch sizes during inference and training sessions that move substantial tensor data.
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RTX 2000 Ada
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RTX 3080
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When to Choose the RTX 2000 Ada
The RTX 2000 Ada suits deployments that prioritize low power draw at 70W TDP and higher memory capacity at 16 GB. Workloads that fit within PCIe form factor constraints and require FP8 operations at 191.9 TFLOPS with sparsity benefit from this configuration.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 suits deployments that require 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB per second memory bandwidth for larger data movements. Workloads that utilize dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS or sparse FP16 at 119 TFLOPS align with this specification set.
Use Cases
The RTX 3080 supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB per second bandwidth that support larger batch processing than the 12 TFLOPS FP32 and 224 GB per second on the RTX 2000 Ada.
The RTX 3080 supplies 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 that enable faster token generation compared with the absence of a published dense FP16 figure on the RTX 2000 Ada.
The RTX 3080 supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 760 GB per second bandwidth that accommodate gradient updates more efficiently than the 12 TFLOPS FP32 and 224 GB per second on the RTX 2000 Ada.
The RTX 3080 supplies 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 760 GB per second bandwidth that handle image generation workloads at higher throughput than the RTX 2000 Ada specifications.
The RTX 3080 supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 that accelerate simulation kernels beyond the 12 TFLOPS FP32 available on the RTX 2000 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the RTX 2000 Ada and RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada delivers 12 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS FP32. This gap determines relative throughput for dense floating point workloads.
How does memory bandwidth compare on the RTX 2000 Ada versus the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada provides 224 GB per second bandwidth. The RTX 3080 provides 760 GB per second bandwidth. The higher figure on the RTX 3080 supports larger data transfers during model execution.
What are the TDP ratings for each GPU?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada lists a 70W TDP. The RTX 3080 lists a 320W TDP. The lower figure on the RTX 2000 Ada reduces power and cooling requirements in constrained environments.
Does the RTX 2000 Ada publish an FP16 figure?▾
No FP16 figure appears for the RTX 2000 Ada. The RTX 3080 publishes 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 119 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. Direct FP16 comparisons therefore reference only the RTX 3080 values.
How does the FP8 figure on the RTX 2000 Ada relate to the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada lists 191.9 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. The RTX 3080 does not publish an FP8 figure. This specification applies only to sparse FP8 workloads on the RTX 2000 Ada.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2000 Ada or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2000 Ada 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 RTX 2000 Ada have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2000 Ada 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 RTX 2000 Ada and the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2024) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 2000 Ada has 16 GB of GDDR6 at 224 GB/s; the RTX 3080 has 10-12 GB of GDDR6X at 760 GB/s, so the RTX 3080 has 3.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2000 Ada.
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