Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 215W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 40.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 161.1 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 368 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 10 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 provides a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS that exceeds any published figure for the RTX 2060 and pairs with its 10 TFLOPS FP32 rating to support faster training iterations than the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2060. Memory bandwidth at 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 permits larger batch sizes than the 336 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 2060 during inference passes. The dense INT8 rating of 161.1 TOPS on the RTX 2080 further accelerates quantized workloads compared with the absence of a published INT8 figure for the RTX 2060.
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RTX 2060
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RTX 2080
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits power constrained environments that operate within its 160W TDP limit. Its 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating remains adequate for lighter inference tasks that do not require the 448 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 fits compute intensive scenarios that benefit from its 10 TFLOPS FP32 rating and dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS. Its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the 336 GB/s available on the RTX 2060.
Use Cases
The RTX 2080 supplies a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS and an FP32 rating of 10 TFLOPS that exceed the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2060.
The RTX 2080 supports larger batch sizes through its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth compared with the 336 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
The RTX 2080 delivers a dense INT8 rating of 161.1 TOPS that accelerates quantized fine tuning steps beyond any published rating for the RTX 2060.
Both GPUs handle diffusion workloads within their listed VRAM ranges of 6 to 12 GB and 8 to 11 GB while the RTX 2060 maintains a lower 160W TDP.
The RTX 2080 provides an FP32 rating of 10 TFLOPS that surpasses the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2060 for numerical workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 rating does the RTX 2060 provide?▾
The RTX 2060 provides an FP32 rating of 6.5 TFLOPS. This figure sits below the 10 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2080.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the RTX 2060 and RTX 2080?▾
The RTX 2060 lists 336 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 2080 lists 448 GB/s memory bandwidth which allows larger batch sizes.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The RTX 2060 operates at a 160W TDP. The RTX 2080 operates at a 215W TDP.
Does the RTX 2080 publish a dense FP16 rating?▾
The RTX 2080 publishes a dense FP16 rating of 40.3 TFLOPS. No FP16 figure is published for the RTX 2060.
Which GPU includes NVLink support?▾
The RTX 2080 includes NVLink support along with PCIe 3.0. The RTX 2060 lists only PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX 2080 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 2060 have compared to the RTX 2080?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX 2080 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 2060 and the RTX 2080?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 2080 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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