RTX 2060 SUPER vs RTX 2080

TuringvsTuringUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 2080 claims victory for prevalent machine learning tasks. Its 10.1 TFLOPS compute power and 616 GB/s bandwidth deliver 55 percent more performance than the RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s, with accessible cloud pricing from $0.05 per hour outweighing the higher 215W TDP.

RTX 2080 from $0.13/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecRTX-2060RTX-2080
TDP160W215W
VRAM6-12 GB8-11 GB
CUDA Cores1,9202,944
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectNVLink
Tensor Cores240368
FP16 Performance6.5 TFLOPS10.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance6.5 TFLOPS10.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth336 GB/s616 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Superior compute defines the RTX 2080's edge: its 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates model training by 55 percent over the RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS. Matching FP16 throughput at 10.1 TFLOPS versus 6.5 TFLOPS benefits mixed-precision inference and training, where the RTX 2080 handles larger models efficiently.

Memory bandwidth profoundly affects workloads: 616 GB/s on the RTX 2080 supports bigger batch sizes and faster data transfers than 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 SUPER, minimizing bottlenecks in deep learning pipelines.

The RTX 2080's 215W TDP sustains higher loads compared to the RTX 2060 SUPER's 160W, proving advantageous for extended sessions. NVLink on the RTX 2080 facilitates multi-GPU configurations, unavailable on the PCIe-only RTX 2060 SUPER.

Live Cloud Pricing

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RTX 2080

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
11GB VRAM
$0.13/GPU/hr
Available

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When to Choose the RTX 2060 SUPER

The RTX 2060 SUPER fits low-power scenarios: its 160W TDP draws 25 percent less energy than the RTX 2080's 215W, ideal for edge deployments or budget clusters. It handles lightweight inference and fine-tuning where 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s bandwidth meet demands, especially with VRAM up to 12 GB.

When to Choose the RTX 2080

Opt for the RTX 2080 in demanding compute environments: 10.1 TFLOPS and 616 GB/s bandwidth drive faster training and inference than the RTX 2060 SUPER offers. NVLink enables scaling across GPUs, and cloud pricing averages $0.07 per hour from $0.05 per hour across two providers.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 2080

The RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 and 616 GB/s bandwidth manage large language models better than the RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s.

LLM Inference
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 ensures lower latency for inference compared to RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
RTX 2080

Higher 616 GB/s bandwidth on RTX 2080 supports larger batches during fine-tuning, surpassing RTX 2060 SUPER's 336 GB/s.

Stable Diffusion
Either

Both GPUs handle image generation adequately with 6.5 TFLOPS or 10.1 TFLOPS, though RTX 2080 accelerates via superior bandwidth.

Scientific Computing
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink excel in parallel simulations, outperforming RTX 2060 SUPER's capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has higher compute performance, RTX 2060 SUPER or RTX 2080?

The RTX 2080 provides 10.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, exceeding the RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS by 55 percent. This gap accelerates training and inference tasks.

How does memory bandwidth compare between RTX 2060 SUPER and RTX 2080?

RTX 2080 offers 616 GB/s bandwidth, 83 percent more than RTX 2060 SUPER's 336 GB/s. Larger batches become feasible on RTX 2080 for memory-intensive workloads.

What are the TDP ratings for these GPUs?

RTX 2060 SUPER consumes 160W TDP, while RTX 2080 requires 215W. Lower power suits RTX 2060 SUPER for constrained setups.

Does RTX 2080 support multi-GPU interconnects?

RTX 2080 includes NVLink, enabling efficient multi-GPU communication. RTX 2060 SUPER lacks this, relying on PCIe.

What is the cloud pricing for RTX 2080?

RTX 2080 starts at $0.05 per hour, averaging $0.07 per hour across two live offers. No offers exist for RTX 2060 SUPER currently.

Which has more VRAM options?

RTX 2060 SUPER ranges 6-12 GB GDDR6, while RTX 2080 spans 8-11 GB. Both suffice for mid-sized models.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2060 or the RTX 2080?

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 have compared to the RTX 2080?

The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 and the RTX 2080?

The RTX 2060 uses the Turing architecture (2019) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The RTX 2080 delivers 1.6x the FP16 throughput and 1.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.