Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 320W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 10-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 8,704 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 59.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 238 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 272 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 119 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 476 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3080 FP32 rating of 29.8 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 2060 rating of 6.5 TFLOPS by a factor of 4.58. This gap affects training and inference when FP32 precision is required because the higher figure allows larger models or faster iteration on the RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 also lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS while no FP16 figure is published for the RTX 2060. Memory bandwidth on the RTX 3080 reaches 760 GB/s compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 so batch sizes during training or inference can increase on the RTX 3080 before memory capacity becomes limiting. Dense INT8 on the RTX 3080 reaches 238 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity reaches 476 TOPS with no corresponding figures published for the RTX 2060.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 2060
RTX 2060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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 RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits environments where power draw must remain at 160W and workloads fit within its 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating. Systems with PCIe 3.0 interconnects or limited cooling capacity also favor the RTX 2060 over the 320W TDP of the RTX 3080.
When to Choose the RTX 3080
PCIe 4.0 systems that can supply 320W TDP gain the most from these specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 3080 supplies 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS while the RTX 2060 lists only 6.5 TFLOPS FP32.
Dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and 760 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 3080 support faster inference than the RTX 2060 specifications allow.
The RTX 3080 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating and higher memory bandwidth enable larger batch sizes during fine-tuning compared with the RTX 2060.
The RTX 3080 dense FP16 rating of 59.5 TFLOPS exceeds any published figure for the RTX 2060 and pairs with 760 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating suffices for lighter tasks while the RTX 3080 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating handles heavier workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU provide?▾
The RTX 2060 delivers 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the RTX 2060 and RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2060 provides 336 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 3080 provides 760 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP ratings for the RTX 2060 and RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2060 TDP is 160W. The RTX 3080 TDP is 320W.
Does the RTX 2060 publish an FP16 rating?▾
No FP16 rating is published for the RTX 2060. The RTX 3080 lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS.
Which interconnect does each card use?▾
The RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0. The RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0.
What INT8 figures are published for the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 3080 lists dense INT8 at 238 TOPS and INT8 with sparsity at 476 TOPS. No INT8 figures are published for the RTX 2060.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 3080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 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 2060 have compared to the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 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 2060 and the RTX 3080?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 3080 has 10-12 GB of GDDR6X at 760 GB/s, so the RTX 3080 has 2.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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