Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 4080 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 70W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,728 | 3,328 |
| FP8 (dense) | 194.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 97.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 389.9 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 304 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 48.7 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 717 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 389.8 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 195 TFLOPS | 63.9 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 779.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4080 delivers FP16 dense performance at 97.5 TFLOPS while the RTX A2000 lists FP16 performance only with sparsity at 63.9 TFLOPS. The RTX 4080 FP32 figure stands at 48.7 TFLOPS against the RTX A2000 figure of 8 TFLOPS. The FP16 dense to FP32 ratio on the RTX 4080 reaches approximately 2 to 1. Memory bandwidth of 717 GB/s on the RTX 4080 supports larger batch sizes than the 288 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX A2000 during training and inference passes. The RTX 4080 FP16 with sparsity reaches 195 TFLOPS compared to the RTX A2000 FP16 with sparsity at 63.9 TFLOPS.
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RTX 4080
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When to Choose the RTX 4080
The RTX 4080 suits workloads that require 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM and 717 GB/s memory bandwidth. It fits scenarios that need FP16 dense performance of 97.5 TFLOPS or FP32 performance of 48.7 TFLOPS. The 320W TDP model handles sustained high throughput tasks where the higher specification numbers provide measurable gains over lower capacity alternatives.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 suits workloads that operate within 6-12 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 288 GB/s memory bandwidth. It fits environments constrained by the 70W TDP limit. The model serves cases where FP32 performance of 8 TFLOPS meets requirements without exceeding power or form factor limits of the RTX 4080.
Use Cases
The RTX 4080 provides 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM and FP16 dense performance of 97.5 TFLOPS.
The RTX 4080 supplies 717 GB/s memory bandwidth and FP16 with sparsity at 195 TFLOPS.
The RTX 4080 delivers higher memory bandwidth of 717 GB/s for image generation workloads.
The RTX A2000 meets needs at 8 TFLOPS FP32 with 70W TDP while the RTX 4080 provides 48.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the memory bandwidth figures compare between these GPUs?▾
The RTX 4080 reaches 717 GB/s. The RTX A2000 reaches 288 GB/s.
What FP32 performance numbers are published for each card?▾
The RTX 4080 lists 48.7 TFLOPS. The RTX A2000 lists 8 TFLOPS.
Which GPU shows the higher FP16 with sparsity figure?▾
The RTX 4080 lists FP16 with sparsity at 195 TFLOPS. The RTX A2000 lists FP16 with sparsity at 63.9 TFLOPS.
What TDP values are specified for the RTX 4080 and RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4080 carries a 320W TDP. The RTX A2000 carries a 70W TDP.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect standard?▾
Both the RTX 4080 and the RTX A2000 use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4080 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4080 and RTX A2000 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 4080 have compared to the RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 4080 and RTX A2000 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 4080 and the RTX A2000?▾
The RTX 4080 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2022) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X at 717 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the RTX 4080 has 2.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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