RTX 2080 vs TITAN V

TuringvsVoltaUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 2080 emerges as the winner for most common use cases, particularly cloud-based machine learning. Availability across 8 live offers at $0.05 to $0.10 per hour trumps TITAN V's zero offers, while 10.1 TFLOPS and 215W TDP deliver solid performance at lower cost and power. TITAN V's edges in 13.8 TFLOPS and 12 GB VRAM suit rare offline high-compute needs only.

RTX 2080 from $0.13/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecRTX-2080TITAN-V
TDP215W250W
VRAM8-11 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores2,9445,120
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
ArchitectureTuringVolta
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectNVLink
Tensor Cores368640
FP16 Performance10.1 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance10.1 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth616 GB/s653 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The TITAN V outperforms in raw compute with 13.8 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, a 37 percent advantage over the RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS. This delta accelerates deep learning training and inference, where FP16 precision handles most modern models efficiently. Training large neural networks benefits directly: higher TFLOPS reduce epoch times proportionally in compute-bound scenarios.

Memory specs favor TITAN V for data-intensive tasks. Its 12 GB HBM2 at 653 GB/s supports larger batch sizes than RTX 2080's 8 to 11 GB GDDR6 at 616 GB/s, minimizing out-of-memory errors in inference pipelines. HBM2's lower latency aids random access patterns common in scientific computing.

Power efficiency tilts toward RTX 2080 with 215W TDP versus 250W for TITAN V, enabling denser cloud deployments. Turing architecture introduces RT and tensor cores optimized for ray tracing and mixed-precision AI, though Volta's tensor performance remains competitive in FP16 workloads per the given specs.

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 2080

Select the RTX 2080 for cost-sensitive cloud rentals and availability. It offers pricing from $0.05 per hour across 8 live deals, averaging $0.10 per hour, with no equivalent for TITAN V. Lower 215W TDP suits power-constrained environments, and NVLink interconnect enables multi-GPU scaling.

RTX 2080 fits general machine learning inference and lighter training where 10.1 TFLOPS suffices, especially with 8 to 11 GB VRAM handling common batch sizes.

When to Choose the TITAN V

Choose TITAN V when maximum raw performance matters despite availability challenges. Its 13.8 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 outperforms RTX 2080 by 37 percent, speeding compute-heavy tasks. The 12 GB HBM2 at 653 GB/s excels in memory-bound workloads like large-model fine-tuning.

Higher capacity aids scenarios needing sustained high throughput, accepting 250W TDP for superior bandwidth over RTX 2080's 616 GB/s.

Use Cases

LLM Training
TITAN V

TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2 and 13.8 TFLOPS FP16 support larger models and batches better than RTX 2080's 8-11 GB GDDR6 and 10.1 TFLOPS.

LLM Inference
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's cloud availability from $0.05 per hour and 616 GB/s bandwidth handle inference efficiently for deployed models under 10.1 TFLOPS constraints.

Fine-tuning
TITAN V

Higher 13.8 TFLOPS and 653 GB/s bandwidth on TITAN V accelerate fine-tuning iterations compared to RTX 2080's specs.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 2080

RTX 2080's Turing architecture and NVLink suit generative tasks with 8-11 GB VRAM, available cheaply at average $0.10 per hour.

Scientific Computing
TITAN V

TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2 at 653 GB/s and 13.8 TFLOPS FP32 optimize simulations requiring high memory bandwidth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM?

The TITAN V provides 12 GB HBM2, exceeding the RTX 2080's 8 to 11 GB GDDR6. This allows TITAN V to manage larger datasets without swapping.

What is the performance difference in TFLOPS?

TITAN V delivers 13.8 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, 37 percent higher than RTX 2080's 10.1 TFLOPS. This impacts training speed directly.

How do memory bandwidths compare?

TITAN V offers 653 GB/s with HBM2, slightly above RTX 2080's 616 GB/s GDDR6. Higher bandwidth on TITAN V benefits large batch processing.

What are the power requirements?

RTX 2080 requires 215W TDP, lower than TITAN V's 250W. This makes RTX 2080 more efficient for multi-GPU setups.

Is RTX 2080 available in the cloud?

RTX 2080 has 8 live cloud offers from $0.05 per hour, averaging $0.10 per hour. TITAN V currently has no live offers.

Do they support multi-GPU interconnects?

RTX 2080 includes NVLink, enabling high-speed multi-GPU communication. TITAN V lacks a specified interconnect in available specs.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2080 or the TITAN V?

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2080 and TITAN V 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 TITAN V?

The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find RTX 2080 and TITAN V 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 TITAN V?

The RTX 2080 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the TITAN V uses Volta (2017). The TITAN V delivers 1.4x the FP16 throughput and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.

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