RTX 2070 SUPER vs RTX 2080

TuringvsTuringUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 2080 wins for common cloud use cases such as LLM training and inference. Superior 10.1 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 performance and 616 GB/s bandwidth deliver 12 percent faster compute and 38 percent better data handling than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s, with pricing from $0.05 per hour.

RTX 2080 from $0.13/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecRTX-2070RTX-2080
TDP175W215W
VRAM8 GB8-11 GB
CUDA Cores2,3042,944
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectNVLinkNVLink
Tensor Cores288368
FP16 Performance7.5 TFLOPS10.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance7.5 TFLOPS10.1 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth448 GB/s616 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute differences define key capabilities: the RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 exceeds the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9 TFLOPS by 12 percent, speeding up neural network training and inference by similar margins on compatible models. FP16 performance aids half-precision inference in LLMs, while FP32 supports general scientific computing; the RTX 2080 processes more operations per second overall. Memory bandwidth impacts data-heavy operations profoundly: 616 GB/s on the RTX 2080 enables 38 percent larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070 SUPER, reducing latency in training loops and improving throughput for image generation or fine-tuning. Both limit to 8 GB VRAM, suitable for models under 7 billion parameters at low precision. The identical 215 W TDP ensures balanced power efficiency in cloud slots.

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 2070 SUPER

The RTX 2070 SUPER fits budget deployments or on-premises setups lacking cloud offers for alternatives. Its 9 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 handles basic LLM inference and Stable Diffusion with 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth efficiently. At 215 W TDP, it consumes power comparable to higher-end options without overprovisioning.

When to Choose the RTX 2080

Choose the RTX 2080 for bandwidth-demanding tasks like large-batch fine-tuning or scientific simulations. The 616 GB/s bandwidth outperforms 448 GB/s by 38 percent, supporting bigger datasets, while 10.1 TFLOPS compute accelerates training over 9 TFLOPS. Live pricing from $0.05 per hour across two providers ensures immediate scalability.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 2080

The RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 outperforms the 9 TFLOPS on RTX 2070 SUPER for faster training epochs. Its 616 GB/s bandwidth handles larger batches better than 448 GB/s.

LLM Inference
RTX 2080

Higher 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 on RTX 2080 reduces latency versus 9 TFLOPS on RTX 2070 SUPER. Cloud availability at $0.05 per hour supports production inference.

Fine-tuning
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's 616 GB/s bandwidth enables 38 percent larger batches than 448 GB/s on RTX 2070 SUPER during fine-tuning. 10.1 TFLOPS compute speeds iterations.

Stable Diffusion
Either

Both GPUs offer 8 GB VRAM sufficient for standard Stable Diffusion. Compute difference of 10.1 versus 9 TFLOPS yields minor gains on RTX 2080.

Scientific Computing
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's 616 GB/s bandwidth excels in data-intensive simulations over 448 GB/s. 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 provides 12 percent more throughput than 9 TFLOPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the performance difference between RTX 2070 SUPER and RTX 2080?

The RTX 2080 achieves 10.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, surpassing the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9 TFLOPS by 12 percent. Memory bandwidth on RTX 2080 reaches 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s.

Which has more VRAM, RTX 2070 SUPER or RTX 2080?

Both GPUs provide 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. This capacity suits models up to 7B parameters in low precision for inference or fine-tuning.

What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?

RTX 2080 pricing starts at $0.05 per hour, averaging $0.07 per hour across two live offers. RTX 2070 SUPER has no live cloud offers currently.

How do TDP ratings compare for RTX 2070 SUPER vs RTX 2080?

Both consume 215 W TDP. This equality allows deployment in identical cloud instance types without power differences.

Is RTX 2080 better for AI training than RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes, RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS and 616 GB/s bandwidth outperform 9 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s for training. Larger batches reduce overhead significantly.

Do both support NVLink?

Yes, both RTX 2070 SUPER and RTX 2080 include NVLink interconnect. This enables multi-GPU scaling in compatible setups.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX 2080?

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 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 2070 have compared to the RTX 2080?

The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find RTX 2070 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 2070 and the RTX 2080?

The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The RTX 2080 delivers 1.3x the FP16 throughput and 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.