Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3080 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 300W |
| VRAM | 10-12 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 59.5 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 238 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 29.8 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 119 TFLOPS | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 476 TOPS | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 dense performance measures 364 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada against 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080. The same dense metric for FP32 shows the RTX 6000 Ada at 91.1 TFLOPS compared with 29.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080. This ratio indicates the RTX 6000 Ada processes FP16 dense operations more than six times faster than the RTX 3080 for training and inference steps. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 6000 Ada versus 760 GB/s on the RTX 3080 supports larger batch sizes before memory limits occur. Sparse FP16 reaches 728 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada and 119 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080. Dense INT8 stands at 728.5 TOPS for the RTX 6000 Ada and 238 TOPS for the RTX 3080.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 3080
RTX 3080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 3080 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 6000 Ada
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 8 | $0.78 | $6.21 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.91 | $7.29 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 suits scenarios where power draw must stay near 320W and memory needs remain under 12 GB. Workloads that fit within 10 to 12 GB GDDR6X and require FP32 at 29.8 TFLOPS benefit from its availability in existing systems. The 760 GB/s bandwidth suffices for moderate batch sizes in such cases.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits tasks that demand 48 GB GDDR6 memory and FP16 dense throughput of 364 TFLOPS. Its 300W TDP and 960 GB/s bandwidth enable sustained operation with larger data sets than the RTX 3080 allows. FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS further supports this selection for compute heavy applications.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 48 GB memory and FP16 dense performance of 364 TFLOPS which exceed the RTX 3080 capacity of 10 to 12 GB and 59.5 TFLOPS.
The RTX 6000 Ada supports larger batch sizes with 960 GB/s bandwidth and FP16 dense throughput of 364 TFLOPS compared with 760 GB/s and 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080.
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers INT8 dense performance of 728.5 TOPS and 48 GB memory which surpass the RTX 3080 values of 238 TOPS and 10 to 12 GB.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers FP16 dense performance of 364 TFLOPS and 48 GB memory enabling higher resolution outputs than the RTX 3080 at 59.5 TFLOPS and 10 to 12 GB.
The RTX 6000 Ada supplies FP32 performance of 91.1 TFLOPS and 960 GB/s bandwidth which exceed the RTX 3080 figures of 29.8 TFLOPS and 760 GB/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between RTX 3080 and RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3080 contains 10 to 12 GB GDDR6X memory. The RTX 6000 Ada contains 48 GB GDDR6 memory.
How does FP16 dense performance compare?▾
The RTX 3080 reaches 59.5 TFLOPS in FP16 dense. The RTX 6000 Ada reaches 364 TFLOPS in FP16 dense.
What TDP values apply to each GPU?▾
The RTX 3080 has a TDP of 320W. The RTX 6000 Ada has a TDP of 300W.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 3080 provides 760 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 3080 and the RTX 6000 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect and PCIe form factors.
What FP32 performance does each deliver?▾
The RTX 3080 delivers 29.8 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 91.1 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3080 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3080 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 3080 have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3080 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 3080 and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3080 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 6.1x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 59.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080.
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