Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 200W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 12-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.3 TFLOPS | 58.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 161.1 TOPS | 233.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 233.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 466.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance measures 40.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080 against 58.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070. This difference indicates the RTX 4070 processes dense FP16 operations at a higher rate than the RTX 2080 during training and inference workloads. FP32 figures of 10 TFLOPS versus 29.1 TFLOPS further separate the GPUs in single precision tasks. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 compared to 504 GB/s on the RTX 4070 influences maximum batch sizes in memory intensive operations. Dense INT8 ratings list 161.1 TOPS for the RTX 2080 and 233.2 TOPS for the RTX 4070. The TDP of 215W on the RTX 2080 exceeds the 200W rating of the RTX 4070.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 2080
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits scenarios where NVLink interconnect supports multi GPU scaling in scientific computing. Its 8-11 GB VRAM configuration aligns with workloads that do not exceed this capacity limit. Dense FP16 at 40.3 TFLOPS remains adequate for certain inference tasks that prioritize established hardware availability over newer metrics.
When to Choose the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 fits applications requiring 12-16 GB VRAM and 504 GB/s bandwidth for larger batch processing. Dense FP32 at 29.1 TFLOPS supports accelerated training compared to the 10 TFLOPS of the RTX 2080. PCIe 4.0 interconnect provides compatibility with modern system architectures.
Use Cases
The RTX 4070 delivers dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS versus 40.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080.
The RTX 4070 processes dense FP16 operations at 58.3 TFLOPS with 12-16 GB VRAM support.
The RTX 4070 provides 504 GB/s bandwidth and 29.1 TFLOPS FP32 for adjusted model workloads.
The RTX 4070 handles dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS alongside 12-16 GB VRAM capacity.
The RTX 2080 includes NVLink interconnect with dense FP32 at 10 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 performance difference between RTX 2080 and RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 2080 lists dense FP16 at 40.3 TFLOPS. The RTX 4070 lists dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS.
How does memory bandwidth compare on these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s. The RTX 4070 reaches 504 GB/s.
What TDP values apply to the RTX 2080 and RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 2080 carries a 215W TDP. The RTX 4070 carries a 200W TDP.
What FP32 ratings distinguish the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 2080 achieves 10 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 4070 achieves 29.1 TFLOPS FP32.
How do the interconnect options differ?▾
The RTX 2080 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX 4070 supports PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 4070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 delivers 1.4x the dense FP16 throughput (58.3 vs 40.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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