Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 70W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 3,328 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| 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 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 63.9 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 delivers 40.3 dense FP16 TFLOPS while the RTX A2000 delivers 63.9 FP16 TFLOPS with sparsity. This distinction means the RTX 2080 supports dense tensor operations at a measured rate without reliance on sparsity acceleration. The RTX A2000 memory bandwidth of 288 GB per second limits batch sizes relative to the RTX 2080 bandwidth of 448 GB per second during memory intensive phases of training or inference. The RTX 2080 also provides 161.1 dense INT8 TOPS for quantized workloads where the RTX A2000 figure remains unavailable.
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RTX 2080
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits workloads that require 448 GB per second memory bandwidth to sustain larger batch sizes. Its 10 FP32 TFLOPS and 40.3 dense FP16 TFLOPS further support dense matrix operations where sparsity features cannot be applied.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 suits deployments constrained to 70 watts TDP where the RTX 2080 TDP of 215 watts exceeds available power limits. Its 63.9 FP16 TFLOPS with sparsity provides an alternative path for workloads that can exploit sparsity acceleration.
Use Cases
The RTX 2080 supplies 10 FP32 TFLOPS and 448 GB per second bandwidth that exceed the RTX A2000 figures of 8 FP32 TFLOPS and 288 GB per second.
The RTX A2000 operates at 70 watts TDP that reduces power requirements compared with the RTX 2080 TDP of 215 watts.
The RTX 2080 provides 40.3 dense FP16 TFLOPS and 161.1 dense INT8 TOPS that enable dense tensor operations.
Both GPUs support the required VRAM ranges and FP32 performance levels for image generation tasks.
The RTX 2080 supplies 10 FP32 TFLOPS along with 448 GB per second bandwidth that exceed the RTX A2000 values.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance differ between the RTX 2080 and RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 2080 provides 40.3 dense FP16 TFLOPS. The RTX A2000 provides 63.9 FP16 TFLOPS with sparsity.
What memory bandwidth values appear for each GPU?▾
The RTX 2080 lists 448 GB per second. The RTX A2000 lists 288 GB per second.
Which GPU consumes less power during operation?▾
The RTX A2000 lists a TDP of 70 watts. The RTX 2080 lists a TDP of 215 watts.
What FP32 performance figures are published for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2080 lists 10 FP32 TFLOPS. The RTX A2000 lists 8 FP32 TFLOPS.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect standards?▾
The RTX 2080 supports NVLink and PCIe 3.0. The RTX A2000 supports PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX 2080 has 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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