Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 145W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 161.1 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 delivers 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 5060 lists no dense FP16 figure. The RTX 5060 states 614 TFLOPS FP4 with sparsity. Memory bandwidth remains identical at 448 GB/s so batch sizes stay comparable when VRAM capacity permits. The RTX 2080 supplies 161.1 TOPS dense INT8. Lower TDP of 145W on the RTX 5060 reduces power draw relative to 215W on the RTX 2080 during sustained FP32 operations.
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RTX 2080
RTX 2080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 5060
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits workloads that require published dense FP16 at 40.3 TFLOPS or dense INT8 at 161.1 TOPS. Its NVLink interconnect supports multi GPU scaling where PCIe 3.0 bandwidth suffices. The 215W TDP remains acceptable in systems already provisioned for higher power limits.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
PCIe 5.0 interconnect and GDDR7 memory provide forward compatibility. Higher VRAM ceiling of 16 GB enables larger models when capacity limits the 8 to 11 GB range on the RTX 2080.
Use Cases
The RTX 5060 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 at lower 145W TDP.
The RTX 5060 supplies 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 and 614 TFLOPS FP4 with sparsity.
Both GPUs share 448 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX 5060 adds higher FP32 throughput.
The RTX 5060 supplies 614 TFLOPS FP4 with sparsity for diffusion workloads.
The RTX 2080 supplies published 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 161.1 TOPS dense INT8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 2080 and RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 2080 delivers 10 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5060 delivers 19.2 TFLOPS FP32.
How does TDP compare between these two GPUs?▾
The RTX 2080 lists 215W TDP. The RTX 5060 lists 145W TDP.
Do both GPUs share the same memory bandwidth?▾
Both the RTX 2080 and RTX 5060 list 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What interconnect does each GPU support?▾
The RTX 2080 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX 5060 supports PCIe 5.0.
Is dense FP16 performance published for the RTX 5060?▾
Dense FP16 performance is not published for the RTX 5060. The RTX 2080 lists 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5060 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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