MI300X vs RTX 4080 SUPER

CDNA 3vsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

For most AI and machine learning use cases, the MI300X emerges as the superior choice due to its 192 GB VRAM, 5300 GB/s bandwidth, and 1307 TFLOPS FP16 performance, which handle large-scale training and inference unattainable on the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB and 717 GB/s limits.

MI300X from $1.99/hrRTX 4080 SUPER from $0.50/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecMI300XRTX-4080
TDP750W320W
VRAM192 GB16 GB
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR6X
ArchitectureCDNA 3Ada Lovelace
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
InterconnectInfinity Fabric, PCIe 5.0
FP8 Performance2,614 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,307 TFLOPS48.7 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance163 TFLOPS48.7 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance81.7 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance2,614 TOPS780 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth5,300 GB/s717 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The MI300X dominates in raw compute with 1307 TFLOPS FP16 and 163 TFLOPS FP32, far exceeding the RTX 4080 SUPER's 48.7 TFLOPS in both formats: this enables the MI300X to accelerate large-scale AI training where FP32 precision matters for stability, while its FP8 at 2614 TFLOPS suits ultra-efficient inference. The RTX 4080 SUPER's balanced FP16 and FP32 performance handles smaller models adequately but struggles with datasets exceeding 16 GB VRAM.

Memory specs highlight the gap: 192 GB HBM3 on the MI300X supports enormous batch sizes in training, preventing out-of-memory errors for models like large LLMs, whereas the RTX 4080 SUPER's 717 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB limit it to modest batches. In real-world terms, the MI300X's 5300 GB/s bandwidth reduces data transfer bottlenecks, speeding up iterations by factors tied to its sevenfold bandwidth advantage.

Power efficiency tilts toward the RTX 4080 SUPER at 320W TDP, ideal for edge deployments, but the MI300X's OAM form factor and Infinity Fabric interconnect enable scalable clusters, outperforming in multi-GPU scientific simulations.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

MI300X

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
Hot Aisle
Hot Aisle
AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
Available
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
8×AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB VRAM
$3.08/GPU/hr
$24.64/hr total (8×)
Crusoe
Crusoe
AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB VRAM
$3.45/GPU/hr
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
8×AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB VRAM
$3.47/GPU/hr
$27.76/hr total (8×)

RTX 4080 SUPER

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16GB VRAM
$0.50/GPU/hr
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16GB VRAM
$0.50/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the MI300X

Select the MI300X for workloads demanding massive VRAM, such as training LLMs with billions of parameters: its 192 GB HBM3 handles datasets that crash on 16 GB cards. Datacenter environments benefit from its 5300 GB/s bandwidth and 1307 TFLOPS FP16, enabling larger batch sizes and faster convergence in AI research.

When to Choose the RTX 4080 SUPER

The RTX 4080 SUPER suits budget-conscious users running inference on models under 16 GB or Stable Diffusion tasks: its $0.17 per hour starting price and 48.7 TFLOPS FP16 deliver quick results at low cost. Gaming, prototyping, or fine-tuning small models favor its 320W efficiency and PCIe form factor for single-node setups.

Use Cases

LLM Training
MI300X

The MI300X's 192 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1307 TFLOPS FP16 support massive models and large batches. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB cannot accommodate such scales.

LLM Inference
MI300X

2614 TFLOPS FP8 and 5300 GB/s bandwidth on the MI300X enable high-throughput serving of large LLMs. RTX 4080 SUPER limits to smaller models with 48.7 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
Either

Medium models fit both, but MI300X accelerates with 192 GB VRAM for bigger datasets; RTX 4080 SUPER suffices for cost savings on smaller tasks.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4080 SUPER

RTX 4080 SUPER's 48.7 TFLOPS FP16 and low $0.17 per hour price excel for image generation. MI300X overkill for typical 16 GB needs.

Scientific Computing
MI300X

MI300X's 163 TFLOPS FP32 and Infinity Fabric scaling handle simulations; RTX 4080 SUPER's lower specs limit complex computations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more VRAM does the MI300X have than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

The MI300X provides 192 GB HBM3, twelve times the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X. This allows handling vastly larger models without swapping.

What is the FP16 performance difference?

MI300X achieves 1307 TFLOPS FP16 versus 48.7 TFLOPS on RTX 4080 SUPER, a 26-fold advantage. This translates to dramatically faster AI training.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

MI300X offers 5300 GB/s, over seven times the RTX 4080 SUPER's 717 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batches and reduces latency.

What are the cloud rental prices?

MI300X starts at $0.50 per hour, averaging $2.63 across nine offers. RTX 4080 SUPER starts at $0.17 per hour, averaging $0.32 across three offers.

Which GPU uses less power?

RTX 4080 SUPER has 320W TDP, less than half the MI300X's 750W. It suits power-sensitive or single-node deployments.

Can RTX 4080 SUPER handle LLM training?

RTX 4080 SUPER manages small LLMs with 16 GB VRAM but fails on large ones. MI300X with 192 GB excels for production-scale training.

Which is cheaper to rent, the MI300X or the RTX 4080?

Cloud rental prices for both the MI300X and RTX 4080 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 MI300X have compared to the RTX 4080?

The MI300X has 192 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find MI300X and RTX 4080 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 MI300X and the RTX 4080?

The MI300X uses the CDNA 3 architecture (2023) while the RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace (2022). The MI300X delivers 26.8x the FP16 throughput and 7.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080.