RTX 2060 SUPER vs RTX 2080 Ti

TuringvsTuringUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 2080 Ti emerges as the winner for most cloud GPU use cases. Its 13.5 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 performance, 11 GB VRAM, and 616 GB/s bandwidth deliver superior training and inference speeds over the RTX 2060 Super's 7.2 TFLOPS and 8 GB VRAM, justifying the higher 250 W TDP.

RTX 2080 Ti 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

The RTX 2080 Ti's 13.5 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 performance exceeds the RTX 2060 Super's 7.2 TFLOPS by 87 percent, enabling faster model training and inference. Training large neural networks benefits from this compute advantage, as matrix multiplications dominate workloads. Inference tasks similarly accelerate, processing more samples per second.

Memory bandwidth of 616 GB/s on the RTX 2080 Ti, versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 2060 Super, supports larger batch sizes without bottlenecks. This proves critical for optimizing throughput in deep learning pipelines. The 11 GB VRAM on the RTX 2080 Ti accommodates bigger models or higher resolutions compared to 8 GB, reducing swapping to host memory.

Power draw reflects capability: 250 W TDP on the RTX 2080 Ti demands more cooling than 175 W on the RTX 2060 Super, impacting cloud rental efficiency in power-sensitive environments.

Live Cloud Pricing

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RTX 2080 Ti

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 suits budget-conscious users with lighter machine learning tasks. Its 175 W TDP fits power-limited setups, and 8 GB VRAM handles small to medium models for fine-tuning or inference. Absence of live cloud offers suggests on-premise or spot market viability where cost savings outweigh peak performance.

When to Choose the RTX 2080 Ti

Opt for the RTX 2080 Ti in high-performance scenarios requiring 11 GB VRAM and 616 GB/s bandwidth. It excels in training large LLMs or Stable Diffusion at scale, with 13.5 TFLOPS enabling 87 percent faster compute. Cloud pricing from $0.06 per hour makes it accessible for demanding workloads.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 2080 Ti

The RTX 2080 Ti's 13.5 TFLOPS and 11 GB VRAM handle large models effectively. The RTX 2060 Super's 7.2 TFLOPS limits batch sizes and speed.

LLM Inference
RTX 2080 Ti

Higher 616 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 2080 Ti supports more concurrent requests. Its 13.5 TFLOPS ensures lower latency than the 448 GB/s RTX 2060 Super.

Fine-tuning
Either

Fine-tuning medium models fits 8 GB VRAM on RTX 2060 Super. RTX 2080 Ti accelerates with 11 GB for larger datasets.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 2080 Ti

RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM generates higher resolution images without issues. 13.5 TFLOPS speeds up diffusion steps over 7.2 TFLOPS.

Scientific Computing
RTX 2080 Ti

NVLink on RTX 2080 Ti enables multi-GPU scaling for simulations. Superior 616 GB/s bandwidth outperforms RTX 2060 Super in data-intensive tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 2060 Super or RTX 2080 Ti?

The RTX 2080 Ti provides 11 GB GDDR6 VRAM. The RTX 2060 Super offers 8 GB GDDR6. This difference affects model size capacity in machine learning.

What is the performance difference in TFLOPS?

RTX 2080 Ti delivers 13.5 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32. RTX 2060 Super achieves 7.2 TFLOPS, making the Ti 87 percent faster in compute tasks.

How do TDPs compare?

RTX 2060 Super has 175 W TDP. RTX 2080 Ti requires 250 W. Lower TDP suits power-constrained environments.

What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?

No live offers exist for RTX 2060 Super. RTX 2080 Ti starts at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.11 per hour across 6 offers.

Do they share the same architecture?

Both use Turing architecture. RTX 2060 Super launched in 2019, RTX 2080 Ti in 2018.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

RTX 2080 Ti offers 616 GB/s. RTX 2060 Super provides 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth improves batch processing.

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.

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