Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3060 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 360W |
| VRAM | 8-12 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 112.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 450.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 12.7 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5080 lists dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 225.1 TFLOPS while the RTX 3060 provides no published FP16 value so comparisons remain limited to FP32 figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3060
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RTX 5080
RTX 5080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits environments where TDP must stay at 170W to limit power draw and cooling demands. Workloads that fit within 8-12 GB GDDR6 and require only 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 find adequate capacity without the higher 360W TDP of the RTX 5080.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
Its 16 GB GDDR7 configuration supports tasks that exceed the memory capacity of the RTX 3060 while dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS accelerates compatible tensor operations.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 provides 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060 enabling faster training iterations.
Dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 exceeds any published figure for the RTX 3060 and pairs with 960 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5080 supplies 16 GB GDDR7 and 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 which accommodate larger fine-tuning batches than the 8-12 GB limit of the RTX 3060.
Both GPUs handle the workload yet the RTX 3060 at 170W TDP offers lower power use while the RTX 5080 at 960 GB/s bandwidth accelerates generation steps.
FP32 performance of 56.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 compared with 12.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 3060 shortens simulation runtimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5080 reaches 56.3 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the cards?▾
The RTX 3060 provides 360 GB/s bandwidth whereas the RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s bandwidth.
What TDP values appear in the specifications?▾
The RTX 3060 lists a TDP of 170W and the RTX 5080 lists a TDP of 360W.
What interconnect generations do the GPUs use?▾
The RTX 3060 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect and the RTX 5080 uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3060 and RTX 5080 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 3060 have compared to the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3060 and RTX 5080 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 3060 and the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 3060 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5080 has 2.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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