Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5080 | RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 360W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 18,176 |
| FP4 (dense) | 900.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 225.1 TFLOPS | 728.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 112.6 TFLOPS | 364 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 450.2 TOPS | 728.5 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 56.3 TFLOPS | 91.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 1,801 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 450.2 TFLOPS | 1,457 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 225.1 TFLOPS | 728 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 900.4 TOPS | 1,457 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers higher dense FP16 performance at 364 TFLOPS compared to 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080. This difference means the RTX 6000 Ada supports faster matrix operations in training and inference tasks that rely on dense FP16 calculations. The RTX 5080 provides dense FP8 at 225.1 TFLOPS while the RTX 6000 Ada reaches 728.5 TFLOPS in the same metric. Identical memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on both GPUs allows similar data throughput rates yet the RTX 6000 Ada with 48 GB VRAM accommodates larger batch sizes than the 16 GB configuration on the RTX 5080. Sparse FP16 figures show 728 TFLOPS on the RTX 6000 Ada against 225.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080.
Current On-Demand Offers
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RTX 5080
RTX 5080 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5080 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 |
| DigitalOcean | Toronto 1 | 1 | $1.57 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits workloads that utilize its dense FP4 performance of 900.4 TFLOPS or sparse FP4 performance of 1801 TFLOPS where the RTX 6000 Ada provides no listed equivalent. Its PCIe 5.0 interconnect offers an advantage in systems optimized for that standard over the PCIe 4.0 on the RTX 6000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 6000 Ada
The RTX 6000 Ada fits scenarios requiring 48 GB VRAM for large models and dense FP16 performance of 364 TFLOPS that exceeds the 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080. Its lower TDP of 300 W compared to 360 W on the RTX 5080 reduces power draw in sustained operations.
Use Cases
The RTX 6000 Ada provides 48 GB VRAM and dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS for handling larger training batches than the 16 GB and 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080.
The RTX 6000 Ada supports higher dense FP16 performance at 364 TFLOPS and greater memory capacity of 48 GB compared to 112.6 TFLOPS and 16 GB on the RTX 5080.
The RTX 6000 Ada offers 48 GB VRAM and dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS which enable processing of larger fine-tuning datasets than the RTX 5080 specifications allow.
The RTX 6000 Ada delivers dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS with 48 GB VRAM for image generation tasks exceeding the 112.6 TFLOPS and 16 GB limits of the RTX 5080.
The RTX 6000 Ada achieves FP32 at 91.1 TFLOPS and dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS with lower TDP of 300 W versus the RTX 5080 figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do FP16 dense figures compare on these GPUs?▾
The RTX 5080 lists dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS. The RTX 6000 Ada lists dense FP16 at 364 TFLOPS.
Which GPU has lower power consumption?▾
The RTX 6000 Ada operates at a TDP of 300 W. The RTX 5080 operates at a TDP of 360 W.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect standard?▾
The RTX 5080 uses PCIe 5.0. The RTX 6000 Ada uses PCIe 4.0. Both use PCIe form factors.
What FP32 performance do these GPUs provide?▾
The RTX 5080 reaches FP32 at 56.3 TFLOPS. The RTX 6000 Ada reaches FP32 at 91.1 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5080 or the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5080 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 5080 have compared to the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX 6000 Ada has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5080 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 5080 and the RTX 6000 Ada?▾
The RTX 5080 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX 6000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The RTX 6000 Ada delivers 3.2x the dense FP16 throughput (364 vs 112.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and the same memory bandwidth as the RTX 5080.
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