Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3080 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 600W |
| VRAM | 10-12 GB | 96 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | 24,064 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 59.5 TFLOPS | 503.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 238 TOPS | 1,007.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | 752 |
| FP32 Performance | 29.8 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 4,030.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 2,015.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 119 TFLOPS | 1,007.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 476 TOPS | 2,015.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance stands at 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080 and 503.8 TFLOPS on the RTX PRO 6000 so the latter processes matrix operations at a ratio of 503.8 to 59.5. The FP16 to FP32 ratio equals 2 on the RTX 3080 because 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16 sits beside 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 while the same ratio reaches 4 on the RTX PRO 6000 because 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 sits beside 126 TFLOPS FP32. Memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s on the RTX PRO 6000 versus 760 GB/s on the RTX 3080 permits larger batch sizes during training and inference workloads that move tensors at those exact rates.
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 PRO 6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.69 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-9 | 4 | $2.19 | $8.76 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-4 | 4 | $2.38 | $9.53 | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $2.40 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $2.43 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 3080
The RTX 3080 suits workloads that fit inside 10 GB to 12 GB VRAM and run under a 320 W power limit. Its 760 GB/s bandwidth and 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating handle smaller inference jobs without requiring the 600 W TDP of the alternative card.
When to Choose the RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 suits workloads that require 96 GB VRAM and 1792 GB/s bandwidth for large tensor operations. Its 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating and 126 TFLOPS FP32 rating accelerate training and inference sequences that exceed the 10 GB to 12 GB capacity of the RTX 3080.
Use Cases
The RTX PRO 6000 supplies 96 GB VRAM against the 10 GB to 12 GB limit on the RTX 3080 so larger models fit without swapping.
Dense FP16 performance of 503.8 TFLOPS on the RTX PRO 6000 exceeds 59.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080 while 1792 GB/s bandwidth supports bigger batch sizes.
The RTX PRO 6000 96 GB capacity and 126 TFLOPS FP32 rating accommodate gradient updates that exceed RTX 3080 memory limits.
Both cards run diffusion models yet the RTX 3080 320 W TDP suits lighter sessions while the RTX PRO 6000 handles higher resolutions with 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
FP32 performance of 126 TFLOPS on the RTX PRO 6000 surpasses 29.8 TFLOPS on the RTX 3080 for compute heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 ratings for these GPUs?▾
The RTX 3080 reaches 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX PRO 6000 reaches 126 TFLOPS FP32.
How does memory bandwidth compare?▾
The RTX 3080 lists 760 GB/s bandwidth and the RTX PRO 6000 lists 1792 GB/s bandwidth.
Which GPU has higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The RTX PRO 6000 lists 503.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 3080 lists 59.5 TFLOPS dense FP16.
What power limits apply to each card?▾
The RTX 3080 carries a 320 W TDP and the RTX PRO 6000 carries a 600 W TDP.
Do the cards share the same interconnect?▾
The RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0 while the RTX PRO 6000 uses PCIe 5.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3080 or the RTX PRO 6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3080 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX PRO 6000 has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3080 and RTX PRO 6000 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 PRO 6000?▾
The RTX 3080 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX PRO 6000 delivers 8.5x the dense FP16 throughput (503.8 vs 59.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080.
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