B300 SXM6 vs RTX 3080 Ti

Blackwell UltravsAmpereUpdated 35 days ago

The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 emerges as the clear winner for prevalent AI and machine learning use cases. Its 2250 TFLOPS FP16 performance, 288 GB VRAM, and 12000 GB/s bandwidth deliver orders-of-magnitude advantages in training and inference over the RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS and 12 GB constraints, justifying the higher $6.44 per hour cost for production workloads.

B300 SXM6 from $7.39/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecB300RTX-3080
TDP1200W320W
VRAM288 GB10-12 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eGDDR6X
ArchitectureBlackwell UltraAmpere
Form FactorsSXMPCIe
InterconnectNVSwitch, NVLink
FP8 Performance4,500 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,250 TFLOPS29.8 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance90 TFLOPS29.8 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance45 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,500 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth12,000 GB/s760 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The B300's FP16 performance of 2250 TFLOPS vastly outpaces the RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS, enabling faster AI model training where half-precision computations dominate: training times shrink dramatically for large language models handling billions of parameters. Its FP32 throughput of 90 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS, benefiting general scientific simulations, though the B300's FP16-to-FP32 ratio favors specialized AI over balanced workloads. FP8 support at 4500 TFLOPS on the B300 accelerates inference for quantized models, a capability absent or minimal on the consumer card. Memory differences prove critical: 288 GB VRAM supports enormous batch sizes in training, preventing out-of-memory errors common with the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB limit, while 12000 GB/s bandwidth versus 760 GB/s sustains data flow for complex transformer models without bottlenecks. Power draw reflects intent: the B300's 1200W TDP suits rack-scale deployments, contrasting the RTX 3080 Ti's efficient 320W for desktop use.

Live Cloud Pricing

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B300 SXM6

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.39/GPU/hr
Scaleway
Scaleway
8×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$8.73/GPU/hr
$69.84/hr total (8×)
Available

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When to Choose the B300 SXM6

Opt for the NVIDIA B300 SXM6 in enterprise-scale AI projects requiring massive datasets and models. Its 288 GB HBM3e VRAM accommodates full-parameter training of models exceeding 100 billion parameters, and 12000 GB/s bandwidth enables batch sizes hundreds of times larger than possible on consumer GPUs. NVLink and NVSwitch facilitate scaling across dozens of GPUs, ideal for distributed training in research labs or production inference serving millions of queries daily.

When to Choose the RTX 3080 Ti

Select the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for cost-sensitive prototyping, gaming, or small-scale inference. At $0.08 per hour average pricing, it handles Stable Diffusion image generation or fine-tuning models under 7 billion parameters within its 12 GB VRAM limit. Low 320W TDP and PCIe form factor suit local workstations or budget cloud instances for hobbyists and developers testing ideas before scaling.

Use Cases

LLM Training
B300 SXM6

The B300's 288 GB VRAM and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 enable training of massive LLMs with large batch sizes. RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB limit restricts it to tiny models.

LLM Inference
B300 SXM6

4500 TFLOPS FP8 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth on B300 support high-throughput quantized inference for production. RTX 3080 Ti suffices only for low-volume serving.

Fine-tuning
B300 SXM6

B300 handles full fine-tuning of large models with 288 GB VRAM, avoiding gradient checkpointing needs. RTX 3080 Ti works for parameter-efficient methods on small models.

Stable Diffusion
Either

RTX 3080 Ti generates images efficiently at 29.8 TFLOPS within 12 GB VRAM for personal use. B300 excels in high-resolution batch generation but at higher cost.

Scientific Computing
B300 SXM6

B300's 90 TFLOPS FP32 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations like molecular dynamics. RTX 3080 Ti's equal 29.8 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 suits lighter tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between NVIDIA B300 SXM6 and RTX 3080 Ti?

The B300 provides 288 GB HBM3e VRAM, dwarfing the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X. This allows the B300 to load enormous models without swapping, while the RTX 3080 Ti requires quantization or small batches. Memory bandwidth follows suit at 12000 GB/s versus 760 GB/s.

How do cloud prices compare for these GPUs?

B300 SXM6 starts at $2.45 per hour with an average of $6.44 across seven providers. RTX 3080 Ti begins at $0.08 per hour averaging $0.14 over four offers. The gap reflects datacenter versus consumer capabilities.

Which has better FP16 performance?

B300 achieves 2250 TFLOPS in FP16, over 75 times the RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS. This translates to drastically faster AI training. FP8 on B300 reaches 4500 TFLOPS for inference acceleration.

What are the power requirements?

B300 demands 1200W TDP for its SXM form factor in server racks. RTX 3080 Ti uses 320W, fitting standard desktops. Higher TDP on B300 correlates with superior compute density.

Can RTX 3080 Ti handle LLM fine-tuning?

RTX 3080 Ti manages fine-tuning of models up to 7 billion parameters in 12 GB VRAM with techniques like LoRA. Larger models exceed its capacity, unlike B300's 288 GB support. It serves prototyping well at low cost.

What interconnects do they support?

B300 features NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. RTX 3080 Ti lacks dedicated interconnects, relying on PCIe. This makes B300 ideal for clusters.

Which is cheaper to rent, the B300 or the RTX 3080?

Cloud rental prices for both the B300 and RTX 3080 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 B300 have compared to the RTX 3080?

The B300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find B300 and RTX 3080 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 B300 and the RTX 3080?

The B300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The B300 delivers 75.5x the FP16 throughput and 15.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080.

B300 SXM6 vs RTX 3080 Ti: 75.5x FP16 Gap, 288GB vs 12GB | GPUPerHour