Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4000 Ada | RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 320W |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | 9,728 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 194.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 97.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 389.9 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 304 |
| FP32 Performance | 26.7 TFLOPS | 48.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 427.6 TFLOPS | 389.8 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 195 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 779.8 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation delivers 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 4080 delivers 48.7 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 4080 also provides 194.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 and 389.8 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8 whereas the RTX 4000 Ada Generation provides 427.6 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8. Memory bandwidth of 717 GB/s on the RTX 4080 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation supports larger batch sizes in memory bound workloads. The FP32 difference indicates the RTX 4080 sustains higher throughput in single precision tasks than the RTX 4000 Ada Generation.
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RTX 4000 Ada
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RTX 4080
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When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation suits deployments limited to 130W power envelopes where 20 GB GDDR6 memory exceeds the 16 GB capacity of the alternative. Workloads that fit within the 360 GB/s bandwidth and require the 427.6 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8 figure benefit from this configuration.
When to Choose the RTX 4080
The RTX 4080 suits deployments that require 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 or 194.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 performance and can accommodate a 320W TDP.
Use Cases
The RTX 4080 supplies 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 compared with 26.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation.
The RTX 4080 supplies 194.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation supplies 427.6 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8 only.
The RTX 4080 supplies 717 GB/s bandwidth versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation.
The RTX 4080 supplies 48.7 TFLOPS FP32 versus 26.7 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between these GPUs?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation lists 26.7 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 4080 lists 48.7 TFLOPS FP32.
What TDP values appear in the specifications?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation carries a 130W TDP and the RTX 4080 carries a 320W TDP.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 4080 lists 717 GB/s memory bandwidth while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation lists 360 GB/s.
Are FP8 figures listed with sparsity or dense?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation lists 427.6 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8 and the RTX 4080 lists both 194.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 and 389.8 TFLOPS with sparsity FP8.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the RTX 4000 Ada Generation and the RTX 4080 use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4000 Ada or the RTX 4080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4000 Ada and RTX 4080 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 4000 Ada have compared to the RTX 4080?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 4000 Ada and RTX 4080 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 4000 Ada and the RTX 4080?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s; the RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X at 717 GB/s, so the RTX 4080 has 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.
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