B300 vs GB300

Blackwell UltravsBlackwell UltraUpdated 35 days ago

The B300 emerges as the superior choice for most users. Its 1200W TDP provides identical 2250 TFLOPS FP16 performance to the GB300 at lower power cost, with immediate availability from $2.45 per hour across 7 offers. Deployability trumps the GB300's unavailable higher 1400W option.

B300 from $7.39/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecB300GB300
TDP1200W1400W
VRAM288 GB288 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eHBM3e
ArchitectureBlackwell UltraBlackwell Ultra
Form FactorsSXMSXM
InterconnectNVSwitch, NVLinkNVSwitch, NVLink
FP8 Performance4,500 TFLOPS4,500 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,250 TFLOPS2,250 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance90 TFLOPS90 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance45 TFLOPS45 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,500 TOPS4,500 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth12,000 GB/s12,000 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute capabilities of the B300 and GB300 are identical, delivering 2250 TFLOPS FP16 for accelerating large language model training and 4500 TFLOPS FP8 for efficient inference on quantized models. The FP16 to FP32 ratio of 25:1 enables mixed-precision workflows that cut memory demands by up to 50 percent while preserving accuracy in deep learning tasks.

The 12000 GB/s memory bandwidth on both GPUs allows large batch sizes during training, reducing per-iteration time and improving throughput for models exceeding 100 billion parameters. Higher batch sizes minimize overhead from data loading, critical for scientific computing simulations.

A key differentiator is TDP: the B300's 1200W versus the GB300's 1400W. Lower TDP on the B300 supports denser deployments in power-limited environments, potentially lowering cooling costs by 14 percent. The GB300's higher TDP may sustain peak performance longer under continuous heavy loads, though peak TFLOPS remain equal.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

B300

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.39/GPU/hr
VERDA
VERDA
NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
Available
VERDA
VERDA
2×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
$15.00/hr total (2×)
Available
VERDA
VERDA
8×NVIDIA B300 SXM6
262GB VRAM
$7.50/GPU/hr
$60.00/hr total (8×)
Available
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

The B300 excels in power-constrained data centers: its 1200W TDP uses 14 percent less power than the GB300's 1400W, enabling more GPUs per rack. Availability drives the choice, with pricing from $2.45 per hour across 7 providers averaging $6.44 per hour. Deploy it for immediate LLM fine-tuning or inference where energy efficiency matters.

When to Choose the GB300

The GB300 suits high-performance clusters tolerant of elevated power draw: 1400W TDP potentially offers better thermal headroom for prolonged 2250 TFLOPS FP16 workloads. Select it once available for maximum sustained throughput in non-power-limited setups, such as dedicated AI supercomputers leveraging NVLink interconnects.

Use Cases

LLM Training
B300

B300's 1200W TDP and $2.45/hr starting price enable efficient scaling across available clusters. Identical 2250 TFLOPS FP16 matches GB300 without availability delays.

LLM Inference
Either

Both deliver 4500 TFLOPS FP8 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth for low-latency serving. Choose B300 for current deployment at average $6.44/hr.

Fine-tuning
B300

Lower 1200W TDP supports dense fine-tuning jobs on 288 GB VRAM. Seven live offers ensure quick access versus GB300's absence.

Stable Diffusion
Either

Matching 90 TFLOPS FP32 handles image generation equally. B300 availability at $2.45/hr from providers tips the scale for production.

Scientific Computing
B300

12000 GB/s bandwidth aids simulations; 1200W TDP fits power budgets better than 1400W. Immediate cloud access accelerates research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between B300 and GB300?

The B300 has a 1200W TDP, while the GB300 uses 1400W. All other specs match: 288 GB HBM3e VRAM, 12000 GB/s bandwidth, 2250 TFLOPS FP16.

Which has better performance, B300 or GB300?

Performance peaks are identical at 2250 TFLOPS FP16, 90 TFLOPS FP32, and 4500 TFLOPS FP8. GB300's higher TDP may aid sustained loads.

What is the cloud pricing for B300 vs GB300?

B300 starts at $2.45 per hour, averaging $6.44 per hour over 7 offers. GB300 has no live cloud pricing available.

Can B300 and GB300 handle large LLMs?

Both feature 288 GB HBM3e VRAM and 12000 GB/s bandwidth for models over 1 trillion parameters. FP8 at 4500 TFLOPS optimizes inference.

What interconnects do they support?

Both use NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. SXM form factor suits enterprise racks.

Is B300 more power efficient?

Yes, B300's 1200W TDP consumes 14 percent less power than GB300's 1400W. This aids dense deployments with identical compute.

Which is cheaper to rent, the B300 or the GB300?

Cloud rental prices for both the B300 and GB300 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 GB300?

The B300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The GB300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory.

Can I find B300 and GB300 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 GB300?

The B300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the GB300 uses Blackwell Ultra (2025). The GB300 delivers 1.0x the FP16 throughput and 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the B300.