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Rent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Cloud Instances

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is a high-performance graphics card based on the Pascal architecture. It offers a significant performance boost over its predecessors and is suitable for gaming, content creation, and some deep learning tasks. While older than current generation GPUs, it remains a cost-ef...

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest Provider
LeaderGPU
$0.30/GPU/hr
Most Expensive
LeaderGPU
$0.60/GPU/hr
Median Price
$0.45/GPU/hr
Total Instances
2
Providers
1
Last Updated
June 6, 2026

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 rental pricing ranges from $0.30/GPU/hr to $0.60/GPU/hr across 2 instances from 1 providers (updated June 2026).

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Available Offers

Compare the top 5 cheapest offers from 1 providers.

2 instances available
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10804x
8GB VRAM
0 vCPU
64GB RAM
480GB Storage
$0.30/GPU/hr
$1.20/hr total (4×)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti8x
11GB VRAM
0 vCPU
128GB RAM
480GB Storage
$0.60/GPU/hr
$4.80/hr total (8×)

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
2560
Memory type
GDDR5X
Tensor cores
N/A
FP8 performance
N/A
Memory bandwidth
320 GB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Good price-to-performance ratio for older games and applications.
  • Relatively low hourly cost ($0.05/hr) compared to newer GPUs.
  • Suitable for users with less demanding graphical needs.
Limitations
  • Lacks Tensor Cores, limiting its deep learning capabilities.
  • GDDR5X memory is slower than newer memory technologies like GDDR6 or HBM.
  • Lower performance compared to newer generation GPUs in modern games and applications.
  • Higher power consumption compared to newer, more efficient GPUs.

Top Use Cases

Gaming (Older Titles)

Suitable for playing older games at high settings or newer games at medium settings. Provides a playable experience for users who are not targeting ultra-high resolutions or refresh rates.

Content Creation (Basic)

Can handle basic video editing, photo editing, and 3D modeling tasks. May struggle with more complex projects or higher resolutions.

General Purpose Computing

Suitable for general-purpose computing tasks that benefit from GPU acceleration, such as scientific simulations or data analysis (though performance will be limited compared to newer cards).

Real-World Benchmark

Gaming Performance
The GTX 1080 can achieve playable framerates in many modern games at 1080p or 1440p resolutions with medium to high settings. However, it may struggle with newer, more demanding titles at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled.
Est. Cost$0.05/hr

Market Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is positioned as an entry-level cloud GPU solution. Its primary advantage is its low hourly cost ($0.05/hr), making it attractive for users with budget constraints or less demanding workloads. However, users should be aware of its limitations compared to newer GPUs, particularly in deep learning and modern gaming. For users needing more performance, options like the RTX 3070 ($0.03/hr) or RTX 3080 ($0.05/hr) may offer better value depending on the specific workload.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GTX 1080 suitable for deep learning?â–¾

While it can be used for basic deep learning tasks, the lack of Tensor Cores significantly limits its performance compared to GPUs with Tensor Cores, such as the RTX series or Tesla series.

What is the power consumption of the GTX 1080?â–¾

The GTX 1080 has a typical power consumption of around 180W.

Can the GTX 1080 run modern games?â–¾

Yes, but performance may be limited in newer, more demanding titles, especially at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled. Expect to adjust settings to achieve playable framerates.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
$0.03/hr

Offers better performance and features (including Tensor Cores and Ray Tracing) at a similar or slightly higher price point.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
$0.04/hr

A slightly less powerful but cheaper alternative for very budget-conscious users.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
$0.05/hr

Offers similar gaming performance with the added benefit of RTX features (Ray Tracing and DLSS) for supported games.

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Source: GPUPerHour.com — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (June 2026)

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GTX 1080 Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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GTX 1080 cloud GPU pricing ranges from $0.30/hr on LeaderGPU to $0.60/hr on LeaderGPU, based on 2 offers tracked by GPUPerHour across 1 provider. 2 instances are currently in stock across 1 region.

Running a GTX 1080 continuously for one month at the cheapest available rate costs approximately $216. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Prices on GPUPerHour update every 60 seconds, reflecting real-time changes in provider pricing and availability.

How GTX 1080 Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is available from $0.03/hr. Offers better performance and features (including Tensor Cores and Ray Tracing) at a similar or slightly higher price point. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is available from $0.04/hr. A slightly less powerful but cheaper alternative for very budget-conscious users. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is available from $0.05/hr. Offers similar gaming performance with the added benefit of RTX features (Ray Tracing and DLSS) for supported games.

For detailed head-to-head analysis, see: a10 vs gtx 1080, a100 pcie 40gb vs gtx 1080, a100 pcie 80gb vs gtx 1080.

GTX 1080 Pricing FAQ

How much does GTX 1080 cost per hour?â–¾

GTX 1080 cloud rental pricing starts at $0.30/hr on LeaderGPU and goes up to $0.60/hr. Running a GTX 1080 continuously for one month at the cheapest rate costs approximately $216. GPUPerHour tracks pricing from 1 provider with prices updated every 60 seconds.

What are the alternatives to GTX 1080?â–¾

Alternatives to the GTX 1080 include NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 ($0.03/hr), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ($0.04/hr), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ($0.05/hr). Offers better performance and features (including Tensor Cores and Ray Tracing) at a similar or slightly higher price point.

GTX 1080 Price: $1.20/hr on LeaderGPU | GPUPerHour