Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 5080 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 360W | 300W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 10,752 |
| 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 | 154.8 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 450.2 TOPS | 309.7 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 5.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 336 |
| FP32 Performance | 56.3 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 1,801 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 450.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 225.1 TFLOPS | 309.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 900.4 TOPS | 619.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 112.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 5080 versus 154.8 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. The same dense FP16 comparison shows the RTX A6000 ahead by the ratio of 154.8 to 112.6. With sparsity the RTX 5080 reaches 225.1 TFLOPS while the RTX A6000 reaches 309.6 TFLOPS. FP32 figures remain 56.3 TFLOPS dense on the RTX 5080 and 38.7 TFLOPS on the RTX A6000. Memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s on the RTX 5080 exceeds the 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in memory-bound inference steps. The 48 GB VRAM capacity on the RTX A6000 permits larger model footprints than the 16 GB capacity 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 A6000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.44 | $3.54 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-3 | 2 | $0.48 | $0.96 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $0.50 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-2 | 1 | $0.55 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 4 | $0.76 | $3.02 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 suits inference pipelines that require the 960 GB/s bandwidth figure together with dense FP16 at 112.6 TFLOPS. Its PCIe 5.0 interconnect and 360W TDP align with compact server deployments that prioritize throughput per watt in FP8 dense workloads listed at 225.1 TFLOPS. Workloads that fit within 16 GB GDDR7 benefit from the higher bandwidth without needing additional VRAM.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 fits training sessions that need the 48 GB GDDR6 capacity and dense FP16 at 154.8 TFLOPS. NVLink support and 300W TDP allow multi-GPU scaling for models that exceed 16 GB. INT8 dense performance at 309.7 TOPS further favors the RTX A6000 in quantized inference scenarios that demand large batch memory.
Use Cases
The 48 GB GDDR6 capacity accommodates larger models than the 16 GB on the RTX 5080 while dense FP16 reaches 154.8 TFLOPS.
Dense FP16 at 154.8 TFLOPS combined with 48 GB VRAM supports larger batch sizes than the 112.6 TFLOPS and 16 GB on the RTX 5080.
The 48 GB capacity and 309.7 TOPS dense INT8 allow fine-tuning runs that exceed the 16 GB limit of the RTX 5080.
The 960 GB/s bandwidth and 225.1 TFLOPS dense FP8 accelerate generation steps that fit inside 16 GB GDDR7.
Dense FP32 at 38.7 TFLOPS and NVLink interconnect support multi-GPU scientific workloads beyond the PCIe-only RTX 5080.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does memory bandwidth compare on the RTX 5080 versus the RTX A6000?▾
The RTX 5080 lists 960 GB/s bandwidth compared with 768 GB/s on the RTX A6000. Higher bandwidth on the RTX 5080 aids memory-bound operations within its 16 GB limit.
Which GPU offers higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The RTX A6000 reaches 154.8 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 5080 reaches 112.6 TFLOPS dense FP16. The ratio favors the RTX A6000 for dense tensor workloads.
What TDP values are listed for each card?▾
The RTX 5080 carries a 360W TDP and the RTX A6000 carries a 300W TDP. Power delivery requirements therefore differ between the two cards.
Does the RTX A6000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A6000 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 5080 uses only PCIe 5.0. Multi-GPU scaling paths therefore diverge between the cards.
What FP32 performance is published for each GPU?▾
The RTX 5080 lists 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX A6000 lists 38.7 TFLOPS FP32. These figures guide selection for single-precision scientific codes.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 5080 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 5080 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 5080 and RTX A6000 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 A6000?▾
The RTX 5080 uses the Blackwell architecture (2025) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX A6000 delivers 1.4x the dense FP16 throughput (154.8 vs 112.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the RTX 5080 has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A6000.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the RTX 5080 and the RTX A6000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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