Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-2070 | RTX-5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 360W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 336 |
| FP16 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 56.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 5080 outperforms the RTX 2070 by a factor of 7.5 in raw compute: 56.3 TFLOPS versus 7.5 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32. For machine learning training, this translates to significantly faster iterations on large datasets, as FP16 enables mixed-precision computations that reduce memory usage and speed up matrix operations. Inference benefits similarly, with the RTX 5080 handling higher throughput for real-time applications.
Memory specifications favor the RTX 5080 decisively: 16 GB GDDR7 versus 8 GB GDDR6 allows loading larger models without swapping, while 960 GB/s bandwidth compared to 448 GB/s supports bigger batch sizes and minimizes data transfer bottlenecks during training. This is critical for LLMs where high bandwidth sustains GPU utilization.
Power draw differs at 360W TDP for RTX 5080 against 175W for RTX 2070, implying higher operational costs in prolonged cloud sessions but justified by performance gains for intensive workloads.
Live Cloud Pricing
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RTX 5080
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RunPod | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.59/GPU/hr |
When to Choose the RTX 2070
Select the RTX 2070 for budget-limited projects requiring modest compute: its $0.02 per hour starting price and 7.5 TFLOPS suffice for small-scale inference or prototyping models under 8 GB VRAM. The 175W TDP keeps power costs low in multi-GPU cloud setups across two available offers.
When to Choose the RTX 5080
Choose the RTX 5080 for demanding AI tasks: 56.3 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM enable training or inference on large LLMs that exceed RTX 2070 limits. Despite $0.25 per hour pricing across four offers, 960 GB/s bandwidth accelerates workflows with large batches.
Use Cases
RTX 5080's 56.3 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM handle large models and batches far better than RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS and 8 GB.
Higher 56.3 TFLOPS on RTX 5080 supports greater throughput; 960 GB/s bandwidth reduces latency compared to 448 GB/s on RTX 2070.
RTX 2070 suffices for small models at $0.02 per hour; RTX 5080 excels for datasets needing over 8 GB VRAM.
RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM and 56.3 TFLOPS generate higher-resolution images faster than RTX 2070's 8 GB limits.
56.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance on RTX 5080 accelerates simulations; 960 GB/s bandwidth outperforms 448 GB/s for data-intensive tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the performance difference between RTX 2070 and RTX 5080?▾
RTX 5080 offers 56.3 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, 7.5 times higher than RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS. This enables much faster training and inference. Memory bandwidth is 960 GB/s on RTX 5080 versus 448 GB/s.
How much VRAM do these GPUs have?▾
RTX 2070 provides 8 GB GDDR6, suitable for smaller models. RTX 5080 doubles it to 16 GB GDDR7, supporting larger LLMs. This affects maximum batch sizes in training.
What are the cloud rental prices?▾
RTX 2070 starts at $0.02 per hour, averaging $0.04 across two offers. RTX 5080 begins at $0.25 per hour, averaging $0.38 over four offers. Prices reflect performance disparity.
Which has higher power consumption?▾
RTX 5080 draws 360W TDP, double the RTX 2070's 175W. This impacts cloud costs for long runs but aligns with its 56.3 TFLOPS capability.
Are both GPUs available in PCIe form factor?▾
Yes, both support PCIe. RTX 2070 adds NVLink interconnect, absent in RTX 5080 specs. This suits standard cloud instances.
When was each architecture released?▾
Turing for RTX 2070 launched in 2018. Blackwell for RTX 5080 arrives in 2025, bringing advancements like 960 GB/s bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX 5080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 and RTX 5080 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 5080?▾
The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 2070 and RTX 5080 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 5080?▾
The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5080 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5080 delivers 7.5x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.