Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 230W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 8,192 |
| 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 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 10 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 222.2 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 2080 delivers dense FP16 performance at 40.3 TFLOPS while the RTX A5000 provides FP16 performance with sparsity at 222.2 TFLOPS. The RTX 2080 also lists dense INT8 at 161.1 TOPS though the RTX A5000 does not publish an INT8 figure. FP32 performance stands at 10 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 2080 versus 27.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000. Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080 supports larger batch sizes in memory intensive workloads. The 24 GB VRAM capacity on the RTX A5000 versus 8-11 GB on the RTX 2080 further enables handling of larger models without swapping.
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 A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Romania, RO | 1 | $0.23 | — | Deploy |
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 suits scenarios that require dense INT8 performance listed at 161.1 TOPS where the RTX A5000 publishes no equivalent figure. Its TDP of 215W offers a lower power draw than the 230W of the RTX A5000. PCIe 3.0 interconnect compatibility may align with older system configurations that do not support PCIe 4.0.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
FP32 performance at 27.8 TFLOPS exceeds the 10 TFLOPS of the RTX 2080. PCIe 4.0 interconnect provides higher potential throughput in compatible systems compared to PCIe 3.0 on the RTX 2080.
Use Cases
The RTX A5000 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 768 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the 8-11 GB and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080.
FP32 at 27.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 surpasses 10 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080 with greater memory capacity.
24 GB GDDR6 on the RTX A5000 accommodates larger fine-tuning batches than the 8-11 GB on the RTX 2080.
Memory bandwidth of 768 GB/s on the RTX A5000 supports higher throughput than 448 GB/s on the RTX 2080.
The RTX A5000 provides 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 compared to 10 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
FP32 measures 27.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000 and 10 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX A5000 reaches 768 GB/s while the RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s.
What are the TDP ratings for RTX 2080 and RTX A5000?▾
TDP stands at 215W for the RTX 2080 and 230W for the RTX A5000.
Do both GPUs support NVLink?▾
Both the RTX 2080 and RTX A5000 include NVLink interconnect support.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 2080 has 8-11 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the RTX A5000 has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 2080 and the RTX A5000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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