Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.3 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 161.1 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 40.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080 compared with 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 6000 Ada, producing a direct ratio of nine times greater throughput for training workloads on the later card. The same dense FP16 figures determine inference speed when sparsity remains unavailable. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s versus 960 GB/s limits maximum batch sizes on the RTX 2080 relative to the RTX 6000 Ada during both training and inference passes.
Current On-Demand Offers
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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 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits deployments where TDP must stay at or below 215W. Its 10 TFLOPS FP32 rating remains adequate for smaller scientific computing jobs that fit within 8-11 GB VRAM.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits workloads that require 48 GB VRAM and 364 TFLOPS dense FP16. Its 960 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s available on the RTX 2080.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 against 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 2080.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies 48 GB VRAM and 960 GB/s bandwidth versus 8-11 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080.
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 364 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 91.1 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 10 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 2080.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 48 GB VRAM against 8-11 GB VRAM on the RTX 2080 for larger image batches.
The RTX 2080 operates at 215W TDP while the RTX 6000 Ada operates at 300W TDP, allowing selection based on power limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dense FP16 ratings?▾
The RTX 2080 lists 40.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and the RTX 6000 Ada lists 364 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What memory bandwidth figures appear in the specifications?▾
The RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s and the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 960 GB/s.
Which GPU carries the higher TDP rating?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada carries a 300W TDP while the RTX 2080 carries a 215W TDP.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The RTX 2080 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0.
What FP32 values are published?▾
The RTX 2080 publishes 10 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 6000 Ada publishes 91.1 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX 6000 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 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 9.0x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 40.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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