Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3080 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 145W |
| VRAM | 10-12 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 59.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 238 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 29.8 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 119 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 476 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 performance differs by 29.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080 versus 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5060. This gap indicates the RTX 3080 can complete more floating point operations per second during training workloads that rely on dense FP32 calculations. Memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s on the RTX 3080 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060 allows larger batch sizes before data movement becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 3080 also lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 lists no FP16 figures. Power draw at 320W on the RTX 3080 exceeds the 145W TDP of the RTX 5060 so sustained operation requires more cooling capacity.
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RTX 3080
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When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 suits workloads that require the higher FP32 throughput of 29.8 TFLOPS and the memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s. Scientific computing jobs that depend on dense INT8 performance at 238 TOPS also favor the RTX 3080 over the RTX 5060.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 fits deployments where TDP must stay at 145W and PCIe 5.0 interconnect is available. Inference tasks that can use the FP4 figure with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS benefit from the lower power envelope of the RTX 5060.
Use Cases
The RTX 3080 provides 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32 compared with 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5060.
The RTX 5060 operates at 145W TDP while delivering FP4 with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS.
The RTX 3080 supplies dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s.
The RTX 3080 lists FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS along with 760 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 3080 reaches dense INT8 at 238 TOPS and FP32 at 29.8 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The RTX 3080 reaches 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 5060 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS in FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 3080 provides 760 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5060 provides 448 GB/s bandwidth.
What are the TDP values for the RTX 3080 and RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3080 carries a 320W TDP rating. The RTX 5060 carries a 145W TDP rating.
Does the RTX 5060 publish an FP16 figure?▾
The RTX 5060 does not publish an FP16 figure. The RTX 3080 lists dense FP16 at 59.5 TFLOPS.
Which GPU offers higher sparse tensor performance?▾
The RTX 3080 lists FP16 with sparsity at 119 TFLOPS. The RTX 5060 lists FP4 with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS.
What interconnect does each card use?▾
The RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0. The RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3080 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3080 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 3080 have compared to the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3080 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 3080 and the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3080 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3080 has 10-12 GB of GDDR6X at 760 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 3080 has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.
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