Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 360W |
| VRAM | 8-16 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 | 10,752 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 900.4 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | 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 | 96 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 15.1 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,801 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 450.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 225.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 900.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 rating of 56.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 exceeds the 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 4060 by a factor derived directly from these values and supports larger scale matrix operations in training or inference pipelines. Memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 compared to 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060 permits increased batch sizes during model execution without proportional increases in transfer overhead. FP8 performance with sparsity reaches 450.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 against 242 TFLOPS with sparsity on the RTX 4060 while dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 has no corresponding published figure for the RTX 4060 and therefore precludes direct dense FP16 ratio calculations.
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RTX 4060
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RTX 5080
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When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 fits scenarios that prioritize lower TDP at 115W over peak throughput such as sustained inference tasks where power constraints limit deployment scale. Its 272 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8-16 GB GDDR6 VRAM configuration supports moderate batch processing in environments that cannot accommodate 360W TDP requirements of the RTX 5080.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits applications that demand higher FP32 throughput at 56.3 TFLOPS and elevated memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s for expanded batch handling during fine tuning or scientific computing. Its 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM and dense FP16 rating of 112.6 TFLOPS enable larger model handling compared to the RTX 4060 specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 delivers 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 compared to 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 4060 which scales training throughput accordingly.
Dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 supports higher inference rates than any published metric on the RTX 4060.
Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 allows larger batch sizes than the 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060 during parameter updates.
The 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 5080 exceeds the 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 4060 for compute intensive simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between RTX 4060 and RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 5080 lists 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4060 lists 15.1 TFLOPS FP32. This difference determines relative throughput in floating point workloads.
How does memory bandwidth compare for batch processing?▾
The RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth against 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in model execution.
Which GPU has higher sparse FP8 performance?▾
The RTX 5080 reaches 450.2 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity while the RTX 4060 reaches 242 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. Direct comparison uses only sparsity labeled figures.
What TDP values affect power limited deployments?▾
The RTX 4060 operates at 115W TDP and the RTX 5080 at 360W TDP. Lower TDP on the RTX 4060 suits installations with strict power caps.
Does the RTX 4060 publish an FP16 rating?▾
No FP16 figure appears for the RTX 4060 in the specifications. The RTX 5080 lists 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 225.1 TFLOPS with sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4060 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4060 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 4060 have compared to the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 4060 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 4060 and the RTX 5080?▾
The RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s; the RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 960 GB/s, so the RTX 5080 has 3.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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