Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5080 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 360W | 140W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16-20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 6,144 |
| FP4 (dense) | 900.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 225.1 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 112.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 450.2 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 56.3 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 1,801 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 450.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 225.1 TFLOPS | 153.4 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 900.4 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense performance of 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 exceeds the FP32 figure of 56.3 TFLOPS by a factor of two. This ratio supports accelerated training and inference in mixed precision setups. The RTX A4000 provides FP16 performance with sparsity at 153.4 TFLOPS against its FP32 value of 19.2 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 compared to 448 GB/s on the RTX A4000 allows larger batch sizes in memory bound operations. Sparse FP16 performance reaches 225.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 while the RTX A4000 lists 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity. These figures indicate the RTX 5080 handles higher throughput in sparse tensor computations.
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 A4000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ny2 | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits scenarios requiring high memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s for large scale data movement. Its FP32 performance of 56.3 TFLOPS supports demanding compute tasks beyond the 19.2 TFLOPS of the alternative. The dense FP16 rating of 112.6 TFLOPS further extends its utility in precision heavy workloads.
When to Choose the RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 fits environments with strict power limits due to its 140W TDP compared to 360W. Its 16-20 GB VRAM range offers flexibility in certain professional setups where the 448 GB/s bandwidth meets baseline requirements.
Use Cases
The RTX 5080 delivers FP16 dense performance at 112.6 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s.
The RTX 5080 provides FP8 dense performance at 225.1 TFLOPS along with 960 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5080 achieves INT8 dense performance at 450.2 TOPS and FP32 at 56.3 TFLOPS.
The RTX A4000 operates at 140W TDP with FP32 performance of 19.2 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of the RTX 5080 versus the RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5080 lists FP32 performance at 56.3 TFLOPS. The RTX A4000 lists FP32 performance at 19.2 TFLOPS.
How does memory bandwidth compare between the RTX 5080 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5080 provides 960 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A4000 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP values for the RTX 5080 and RTX A4000?▾
The RTX 5080 has a TDP of 360W. The RTX A4000 has a TDP of 140W.
Which GPU has higher sparse FP16 performance?▾
The RTX 5080 reaches 225.1 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16. The RTX A4000 reaches 153.4 TFLOPS with sparsity in FP16.
What interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The RTX 5080 uses PCIe 5.0. The RTX A4000 uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5080 or the RTX A4000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5080 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX A4000 has 16 to 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5080 and RTX A4000 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 A4000?▾
The RTX 5080 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 960 GB/s; the RTX A4000 has 16-20 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5080 has 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A4000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 5080 and the RTX A4000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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