Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2060 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 360W |
| VRAM | 6-12 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 56.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS rating on the RTX 2060 by a factor of 8.66. The RTX 5080 lists FP16 dense performance at 112.6 TFLOPS which equals exactly twice its FP32 rating of 56.3 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth on the RTX 5080 at 960 GB/s exceeds the 336 GB/s figure on the RTX 2060 by a factor of 2.86 allowing larger batch sizes during training or inference sessions that move substantial tensor data. The TDP of 360W on the RTX 5080 compared with 160W on the RTX 2060 indicates higher power draw accompanies the increased dense FP16 and FP32 throughput figures.
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RTX 2060
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RTX 5080
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When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits environments that operate under a 160W TDP limit and rely on PCIe 3.0 interconnects. Workloads that remain within 6 GB to 12 GB VRAM capacity and require only the published 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating fit the RTX 2060 without exceeding its listed specifications.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 fits workloads that require the published 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating or the 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating along with 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. Systems that accommodate a 360W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect benefit from the 16 GB GDDR7 capacity when handling larger tensor operations.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 provides 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 which supports larger model training compared with the RTX 2060 that lacks a published FP16 figure.
The RTX 5080 lists 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 960 GB/s bandwidth which enable higher throughput than the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 2060.
The RTX 5080 delivers 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 GB VRAM which accommodate fine-tuning workloads beyond the 6 GB to 12 GB capacity of the RTX 2060.
The RTX 5080 provides 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 which exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2060 for compute intensive scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does the RTX 2060 provide compared with the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 5080 lists 56.3 TFLOPS in FP32 which produces a ratio of 8.66 times higher throughput.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the RTX 2060 and RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2060 provides 336 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth which equals a factor of 2.86 times the bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
What dense FP16 rating appears for the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 5080 lists 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance. This figure equals twice the 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating published for the same GPU.
Which GPU has higher TDP between the RTX 2060 and RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 2060 carries a 160W TDP rating. The RTX 5080 carries a 360W TDP rating which represents more than double the power consumption of the RTX 2060.
Does the RTX 2060 publish an FP16 performance number?▾
No FP16 figure appears for the RTX 2060. The RTX 5080 publishes both 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 225.1 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 and RTX 5080 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 5080?▾
The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 2060 and RTX 5080 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 5080?▾
The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s; the RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5080 has 2.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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