Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-2080 | V100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 300W |
| VRAM | 8-11 GB | 16-32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 5,120 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Architecture | Turing | Volta |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM2, PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 640 |
| FP16 Performance | 10.1 TFLOPS | 125 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 10.1 TFLOPS | 15.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s | 900 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 vastly outpaces the RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS, accelerating mixed-precision training and inference by over 12 times in half-precision workloads. Its 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 exceeds the RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS, benefiting single-precision scientific simulations. RTX 2080 Ti matches FP16 and FP32 at 10.1 TFLOPS each, suiting balanced but lower-intensity compute.
Memory specs define real-world limits: V100's 900 GB/s bandwidth and 32 GB HBM2 enable larger batch sizes in training, reducing out-of-memory errors for models over 11 GB. RTX 2080 Ti's 616 GB/s and 11 GB GDDR6 constrain it to smaller batches or models. Higher V100 TDP at 300W reflects datacenter cooling needs, while 215W RTX 2080 Ti fits lighter cloud instances.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 2080 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB VRAM | 11GB | 32 vCPU 63GB RAM 1273GB Storage | Maryland | $0.13/GPU/hr | Available |
Tesla V100 32GB
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Texas | $0.19/GPU/hr | Available | ||
TensorDock | NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | New York City | $0.19/GPU/hr | Available | ||
TensorDock | NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB 32GB VRAM | 32GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Texas | $0.29/GPU/hr | Available | ||
TensorDock | NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB 32GB VRAM | 32GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | New York City | $0.29/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Lambda Labs | 8×NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 88 vCPU 448GB RAM 6041GB Storage | Texas | $0.79/GPU/hr $6.32/hr total (8×) | Available |
When to Choose the RTX 2080 Ti
Opt for RTX 2080 Ti in cost-sensitive inference or fine-tuning of models under 11 GB VRAM, where its $0.06 per hour starting price delivers 10.1 TFLOPS FP32 at one-fifth V100 cost. It suits prototyping or gaming-adjacent tasks on PCIe with 215W TDP for efficient multi-GPU setups via NVLink.
When to Choose the Tesla V100 32GB
Select V100 32GB for demanding LLM training requiring 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 32 GB HBM2 to handle large batches without swapping. Its 900 GB/s bandwidth excels in memory-bound scientific computing, justifying $0.29 per hour for high-throughput datacenter workloads on SXM2 or PCIe.
Use Cases
V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 32 GB HBM2 support large-batch training of billion-parameter models. RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM limits scale.
RTX 2080 Ti handles sub-11 GB models at $0.06 per hour with 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 for cost-effective serving. V100 overkill for lighter loads.
RTX 2080 Ti suffices for datasets fitting 11 GB at low cost; V100 accelerates with 32 GB for complex adapters.
RTX 2080 Ti's Turing architecture and 11 GB GDDR6 generate images efficiently at 616 GB/s bandwidth for under $0.11 per hour.
V100's 15.7 TFLOPS FP32 and 900 GB/s bandwidth speed simulations; 32 GB HBM2 manages large datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more VRAM: RTX 2080 Ti or V100 32GB?▾
V100 32GB provides 32 GB HBM2 versus RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB GDDR6. This enables V100 for larger models in training.
Is V100 faster than RTX 2080 Ti in FP16?▾
V100 achieves 125 TFLOPS FP16, over 12 times RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS. It dominates mixed-precision AI tasks.
What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?▾
RTX 2080 Ti starts at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.11 across six offers. V100 32GB begins at $0.29 per hour, averaging $1.01 across 46 offers.
Does RTX 2080 Ti support NVLink?▾
RTX 2080 Ti includes NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. V100 also supports NVLink plus PCIe 3.0.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
V100 delivers 900 GB/s with HBM2, surpassing RTX 2080 Ti's 616 GB/s GDDR6. Higher bandwidth aids large batch processing.
What is the TDP difference?▾
V100 requires 300W TDP; RTX 2080 Ti uses 215W. Lower TDP favors RTX 2080 Ti in power-constrained clouds.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the V100?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and V100 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 2080 have compared to the V100?▾
The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.
Can I find RTX 2080 and V100 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 2080 and the V100?▾
The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The V100 delivers 12.4x the FP16 throughput and 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.