Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX-1070 | RTX-2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 215W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 616 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute throughput defines key advantages: the RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 exceeds the GTX 1070's 6.5 TFLOPS by 55 percent, speeding up neural network training by enabling more operations per second. In training large models, this delta reduces epoch times; for inference, it lowers latency in real-time applications like chatbots.
Memory bandwidth critically affects scalability: the RTX 2080's 616 GB/s supports batch sizes over twice as large as the GTX 1070's 256 GB/s in memory-intensive tasks, minimizing data transfer bottlenecks and boosting utilization in frameworks like PyTorch. GDDR6 memory enhances efficiency over GDDR5.
Power and interconnects further differentiate: the GTX 1070's 150W TDP conserves energy in clusters, but lacks NVLink, limiting multi-GPU coherence; the RTX 2080's 215W TDP and NVLink enable seamless scaling for distributed training.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 2080
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB VRAM | 11GB | 32 vCPU 63GB RAM 1273GB Storage | Maryland | $0.13/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the GTX 1070
The GTX 1070 suits low-power, cost-sensitive deployments. Its 150W TDP fits environments with strict thermal or electrical constraints, such as small-scale on-premise servers. The 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM handles lightweight inference or gaming without cloud dependency, as no live offers exist.
When to Choose the RTX 2080
The RTX 2080 dominates demanding workloads. With 10.1 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and 616 GB/s bandwidth, it accelerates Stable Diffusion generation and model training efficiently. NVLink and cloud pricing from $0.05 per hour make it ideal for scalable, production-grade AI pipelines.
Use Cases
The RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and 616 GB/s bandwidth handle large datasets and batches far better than the GTX 1070's 6.5 TFLOPS and 256 GB/s.
RTX 2080's higher 10.1 TFLOPS throughput reduces latency for real-time queries, outperforming GTX 1070's 6.5 TFLOPS in serving larger models.
With 8-11 GB VRAM and NVLink, RTX 2080 scales fine-tuning across GPUs; GTX 1070's 8 GB limits it to smaller adapters.
RTX 2080's 616 GB/s bandwidth and Turing tensor cores generate images 2.4 times faster than GTX 1070's Pascal limits.
GTX 1070's 150W TDP works for low-intensity simulations; RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS excels in FP32-heavy HPC tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GTX 1070 sufficient for machine learning training?▾
The GTX 1070's 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 256 GB/s bandwidth manage small models but struggle with batches over 8 due to VRAM limits. Larger tasks favor RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS and 616 GB/s.
How much faster is RTX 2080 than GTX 1070 in AI workloads?▾
RTX 2080 delivers 55 percent more FP16/FP32 performance at 10.1 TFLOPS versus 6.5 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth doubles to 616 GB/s, accelerating training by up to 140 percent in bound scenarios.
Does RTX 2080 support multi-GPU setups better?▾
RTX 2080 includes NVLink for high-speed interconnects, enabling efficient scaling. GTX 1070 relies on PCIe alone, capping multi-GPU bandwidth.
What is the power consumption difference?▾
GTX 1070 draws 150W TDP, ideal for efficient setups. RTX 2080 requires 215W but provides proportional 55 percent compute gains.
RTX 2080 cloud rental costs?▾
Pricing starts at $0.05 per hour, averaging $0.10 across eight providers. GTX 1070 has no live cloud offers.
VRAM comparison between GTX 1070 and RTX 2080?▾
GTX 1070 has fixed 8 GB GDDR5. RTX 2080 offers 8-11 GB GDDR6, supporting bigger models without swapping.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and RTX 2080 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 GTX 1070 have compared to the RTX 2080?▾
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1070 and RTX 2080 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 GTX 1070 and the RTX 2080?▾
The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The RTX 2080 delivers 1.6x the FP16 throughput and 2.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.