Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 | H200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 700W |
| VRAM | 192 GB | 141 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 16,896 |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | HBM3e |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Hopper |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | SXM, NVL |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 528 |
| FP8 Performance | 9,000 TFLOPS | 3,958 TFLOPS |
| FP16 Performance | 4,500 TFLOPS | 1,979 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 90 TFLOPS | 67 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45 TFLOPS | 34 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Performance | 9,000 TOPS | 3,958 TOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 4,800 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Superior compute throughput defines the B200's edge in AI training and inference tasks. With 4500 TFLOPS in FP16, the B200 processes half-precision operations more than twice as fast as the H200's 1979 TFLOPS, accelerating large language model training where FP16 dominates. FP8 performance at 9000 TFLOPS on the B200 versus 3958 TFLOPS on the H200 optimizes inference for quantized models, reducing latency in deployment scenarios.
Memory capacity and bandwidth profoundly impact real-world usage: the B200's 192 GB HBM3e VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth support larger batch sizes than the H200's 141 GB and 4800 GB/s, minimizing out-of-memory errors for massive datasets. FP32 throughput of 90 TFLOPS on the B200 outperforms the H200's 67 TFLOPS in precision-sensitive simulations. Higher TDP of 1000W on the B200 versus 700W on the H200 necessitates robust cooling but enables sustained peak performance.
Interconnect differences include PCIe 6.0 on the B200 over PCIe 5.0 on the H200, enhancing multi-GPU scaling via NVLink and InfiniBand.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
B200 NVL
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nebius | NVIDIA B200 SXM 192GB VRAM | 192GB | 20 vCPU 224GB RAM | 🌍Europe | $3.95/GPU/hr | |||
 Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA B200 SXM 192GB VRAM | 192GB | 192 vCPU 2048GB RAM 43923GB Storage | United States | $4.79/GPU/hr $38.32/hr total (8×) | |||
Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA B200 SXM 192GB VRAM | 192GB | 192 vCPU 2048GB RAM 43923GB Storage | United States | $5.39/GPU/hr $43.12/hr total (8×) | |||
Cirrascale | 8×NVIDIA B200 SXM 192GB VRAM | 192GB | 192 vCPU 2048GB RAM 43923GB Storage | United States | $5.69/GPU/hr $45.52/hr total (8×) | |||
 RunPod | NVIDIA B200 SXM 192GB VRAM | 192GB | 28 vCPU 283GB RAM | California | $5.89/GPU/hr |
H200 SXM
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vultr | NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 72 vCPU 480GB RAM 960GB Storage | Atlanta | $1.99/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Lambda Labs | NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 64 vCPU 432GB RAM 4096GB Storage | Virginia | $2.29/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Nebius | NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 16 vCPU 200GB RAM | 🌍Europe | $2.45/GPU/hr | |||
 CoreWeave | 8×NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 128 vCPU 0GB RAM 61440GB Storage | United States | $2.58/GPU/hr $20.64/hr total (8×) | |||
 Ori | 4×NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 96 vCPU 960GB RAM 12000GB Storage | London | $3.50/GPU/hr $14.00/hr total (4×) | Available |
When to Choose the B200 NVL
Opt for the B200 in scenarios demanding maximum performance for frontier AI models. Its 192 GB VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth excel in training billion-parameter LLMs, where the H200's 141 GB limits scale. FP16 at 4500 TFLOPS and FP8 at 9000 TFLOPS deliver over 2x speedup in compute-intensive workloads, justifying $10.50 per hour for B200 NVL when time-to-results is critical.
When to Choose the H200 SXM
Select the H200 for cost-effective high-performance computing with broad availability. At $1.19 per hour average $3.81 across 22 offers, it undercuts B200 NVL's $10.50 per hour, suiting budget-conscious projects. The 141 GB VRAM and 4800 GB/s bandwidth handle most inference and fine-tuning tasks efficiently with 1979 TFLOPS FP16.
Use Cases
The B200's 4500 TFLOPS FP16 and 192 GB VRAM enable training of larger models with bigger batches than the H200's 1979 TFLOPS and 141 GB.
B200's 9000 TFLOPS FP8 outperforms H200's 3958 TFLOPS, reducing latency for high-throughput quantized inference.
H200's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 suffices for most fine-tuning at lower $1.19 per hour cost, though B200 accelerates with 4500 TFLOPS.
H200's 141 GB VRAM and 4800 GB/s bandwidth handle image generation efficiently at $3.81 average hourly rate, avoiding B200's premium pricing.
B200's 90 TFLOPS FP32 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth excel in simulations over H200's 67 TFLOPS and 4800 GB/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM capacity of the B200 versus H200?▾
The B200 features 192 GB HBM3e VRAM, while the H200 has 141 GB HBM3e. This difference allows the B200 to load larger models without splitting across GPUs. Both use high-speed HBM3e memory.
Which GPU has higher FP16 performance?▾
The B200 achieves 4500 TFLOPS in FP16, more than double the H200's 1979 TFLOPS. This boosts training speed for AI models using half-precision. FP8 follows suit at 9000 TFLOPS on B200 versus 3958 TFLOPS.
How do cloud prices compare for these GPUs?▾
B200 NVL pricing starts at $10.50 per hour with one live offer at that average. H200 SXM begins at $1.19 per hour, averaging $3.81 across 22 offers. Availability favors the H200.
What are the memory bandwidth specs?▾
B200 offers 8000 GB/s bandwidth, twice the H200's 4800 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on B200 supports larger batch sizes in training. Both leverage HBM3e technology.
What is the TDP difference?▾
The B200 has a 1000W TDP compared to the H200's 700W. This higher power draw on B200 enables greater performance peaks. Cooling requirements increase accordingly.
Which architecture do they use?▾
B200 uses the 2024 Blackwell architecture, while H200 employs the 2024 Hopper architecture. Blackwell provides generational improvements in compute and memory. Both support NVLink and InfiniBand interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 or the H200?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 and H200 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 B200 have compared to the H200?▾
The B200 has 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory.
Can I find B200 and H200 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 B200 and the H200?▾
The B200 uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the H200 uses Hopper (2024). The B200 delivers 2.3x the FP16 throughput and 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the H200.