Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 115W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 3,072 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 161.1 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 96 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 272 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 delivers 40.3 TFLOPS in dense FP16 and 10 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 4060 delivers 15.1 TFLOPS in FP32 and 242 TFLOPS in FP8 with sparsity. The dense FP16 figure on the RTX 2080 supports training workloads that require high precision tensor throughput while the RTX 4060 lacks a published dense FP16 value. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 permits larger batch sizes in memory bound operations compared with 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060. The 115W TDP of the RTX 4060 reduces system power requirements relative to the 215W TDP of the RTX 2080.
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RTX 2080
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits workloads that depend on 448 GB/s memory bandwidth for sustained data movement. Its 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating fits training tasks that require published dense tensor performance. The card remains relevant when existing PCIe 3.0 and NVLink interconnects are already deployed.
When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 suits workloads that prioritize 115W TDP over higher bandwidth. Its 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 rating exceeds the 10 TFLOPS FP32 rating of the RTX 2080. The 8 to 16 GB VRAM range supports inference scenarios where newer PCIe 4.0 connectivity is available.
Use Cases
The RTX 2080 supplies 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 for tensor operations in training.
The RTX 4060 provides 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 115W TDP for efficient inference runs.
The RTX 4060 delivers higher FP32 throughput at lower TDP than the RTX 2080.
Both cards offer 8 GB minimum VRAM and the bandwidth difference does not dictate a clear winner.
The RTX 2080 supplies 161.1 TOPS dense INT8 for compute kernels that use published dense figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the RTX 2080 and RTX 4060?▾
The RTX 2080 provides 10 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 4060 provides 15.1 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare on the RTX 2080 versus the RTX 4060?▾
The RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 4060 reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115W. The RTX 2080 has a TDP of 215W.
Does the RTX 4060 publish a dense FP16 value?▾
No dense FP16 value is published for the RTX 4060. The RTX 2080 publishes 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What interconnect does each GPU support?▾
The RTX 2080 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX 4060 supports PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 4060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 4060 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 2080 have compared to the RTX 4060?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 4060 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 2080 and the RTX 4060?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s, so the RTX 2080 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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