Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 250W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 12,800 |
| 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 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 delivers 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 10 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish a dense FP16 figure yet reaches 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada also lists 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada limits maximum batch sizes in memory-bound workloads. Direct comparison of dense FP32 figures shows the RTX 5000 Ada at 6.53 times the throughput 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 fit within 8-11 GB VRAM and require only 10 TFLOPS dense FP32. Its 215W TDP supports deployments where power draw must remain below the 250W rating of the RTX 5000 Ada. Older PCIe 3.0 interconnects remain adequate for inference tasks that do not need the 576 GB/s bandwidth of newer cards.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits workloads that require 32 GB VRAM and 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32. Its 576 GB/s memory bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s available on the RTX 2080. The 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity figure enables sparse tensor operations unavailable on the RTX 2080.
Use Cases
The RTX 5000 Ada provides 32 GB VRAM compared with 8-11 GB on the RTX 2080 and 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 versus 10 TFLOPS.
The RTX 5000 Ada supplies 576 GB/s bandwidth and 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX 2080 supplies 448 GB/s and 10 TFLOPS.
The RTX 5000 Ada offers 32 GB VRAM and 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity for fine-tuning workloads that exceed the 8-11 GB limit of the RTX 2080.
Both GPUs handle Stable Diffusion when batch sizes fit within 8-11 GB on the RTX 2080 or 32 GB on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The RTX 5000 Ada delivers 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 576 GB/s bandwidth compared with 10 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 2080 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2080 reaches 10 TFLOPS dense FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 65.3 TFLOPS dense FP32.
What are the TDP values for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2080 has a TDP of 215W. The RTX 5000 Ada has a TDP of 250W.
Does the RTX 5000 Ada publish a dense FP16 figure?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish a dense FP16 figure. The RTX 2080 publishes 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What interconnect does each card use?▾
The RTX 2080 uses PCIe 3.0 and NVLink. The RTX 5000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the RTX 5000 Ada has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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