Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-4080 | RTX-5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 250W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 9,728 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| Tensor Cores | 304 | 192 |
| FP16 Performance | 48.7 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 48.7 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Performance | 780 TOPS | 650 TOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 717 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 4080 delivers 48.7 TFLOPS FP16/FP32, surpassing the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS by 20 percent: this edge accelerates training loops and inference passes in machine learning models. Equal FP16/FP32 ratios on both indicate balanced tensor core utilization for mixed-precision tasks common in deep learning.
Memory differences prove critical: RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and 717 GB/s bandwidth handle larger batch sizes than RTX 5070 Ti's 12 GB and 448 GB/s, reducing out-of-memory errors in LLM fine-tuning or Stable Diffusion generation. Lower bandwidth on the 5070 Ti constrains data transfer rates, slowing memory-intensive operations by up to 37 percent.
Power efficiency favors the RTX 5070 Ti at 250W versus 320W, potentially lowering operational costs in prolonged cloud sessions despite reduced peak performance.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 4080
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RunPod | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 6 vCPU 35GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.50/GPU/hr | |||
RunPod | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 6 vCPU 35GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.50/GPU/hr |
When to Choose the RTX 4080
Choose the RTX 4080 for workloads demanding high memory capacity: its 16 GB VRAM supports larger models than the 12 GB on RTX 5070 Ti, ideal for training LLMs with batch sizes exceeding 12 GB footprints. The 717 GB/s bandwidth enables 60 percent faster data movement, benefiting Stable Diffusion or scientific simulations with heavy texture processing.
When to Choose the RTX 5070 Ti
Select the RTX 5070 Ti for power-constrained or budget-focused deployments: 250W TDP reduces energy costs compared to 320W, while cloud pricing starts at $0.10/hr average $0.19/hr. Newer Blackwell architecture optimizes inference efficiency despite 40.6 TFLOPS, suiting real-time applications like edge AI.
Use Cases
RTX 4080's 48.7 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM handle larger models and batches better than RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS and 12 GB.
Higher 717 GB/s bandwidth on RTX 4080 supports faster token generation; 48.7 TFLOPS provides 20 percent compute advantage over 40.6 TFLOPS.
RTX 4080 suits memory-heavy fine-tuning with 16 GB VRAM; RTX 5070 Ti works for smaller datasets at lower 250W TDP and $0.19/hr average cost.
16 GB VRAM and 717 GB/s bandwidth on RTX 4080 manage high-resolution generations without swapping, outperforming 12 GB and 448 GB/s.
RTX 5070 Ti's 250W TDP and Blackwell architecture offer efficiency for sustained simulations; pricing at $0.10/hr from suits long runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 4080 or RTX 5070 Ti?▾
The RTX 4080 provides 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM, exceeding the RTX 5070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR7. This difference matters for large model loading in AI tasks.
What are the TFLOPS ratings for these GPUs?▾
RTX 4080 achieves 48.7 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32; RTX 5070 Ti reaches 40.6 TFLOPS in both. The 20 percent gap favors RTX 4080 in compute-heavy workloads.
How do memory bandwidths compare?▾
RTX 4080 offers 717 GB/s, 60 percent higher than RTX 5070 Ti's 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth accelerates data transfers in training and inference.
What are the cloud rental prices?▾
RTX 4080 starts at $0.11/hr average $0.26/hr across 5 offers; RTX 5070 Ti at $0.10/hr average $0.19/hr across 2 offers. RTX 5070 Ti appears more affordable.
Which has lower power consumption?▾
RTX 5070 Ti uses 250W TDP versus RTX 4080's 320W. Lower TDP reduces cloud energy costs for extended use.
What architectures do they use?▾
RTX 4080 is Ada Lovelace (2022); RTX 5070 Ti is Blackwell (2025). Newer Blackwell may bring efficiency gains despite spec deltas.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 4080 or the RTX 5070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 4080 and RTX 5070 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 4080 have compared to the RTX 5070?▾
The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 4080 and RTX 5070 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 4080 and the RTX 5070?▾
The RTX 4080 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2022) while the RTX 5070 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 4080 delivers 1.2x the FP16 throughput and 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5070.