B300 vs TITAN V

Blackwell UltravsVoltaUpdated 35 days ago

The B300 emerges as the clear winner for contemporary AI and compute tasks. Its 288 GB VRAM, 2250 TFLOPS FP16, and 12000 GB/s bandwidth deliver overwhelming superiority over TITAN V's 12 GB, 13.8 TFLOPS, and 653 GB/s, enabling modern workloads at viable cloud pricing from $2.45 per hour.

B300 from $7.39/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecB300TITAN-V
TDP1200W250W
VRAM288 GB12 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eHBM2
ArchitectureBlackwell UltraVolta
Form FactorsSXMPCIe
InterconnectNVSwitch, NVLink
FP8 Performance4,500 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,250 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance90 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance45 TFLOPS6.9 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,500 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth12,000 GB/s653 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Spec differences yield profound real-world impacts. B300's 288 GB HBM3e VRAM supports enormous model sizes and batch sizes in deep learning, such as training LLMs with billions of parameters, whereas TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2 limits it to small models or low-batch inference.

Memory bandwidth of 12000 GB/s on B300 accelerates data movement, allowing larger batches without bottlenecks; TITAN V's 653 GB/s constrains throughput for memory-intensive tasks. The FP16 rating of 2250 TFLOPS on B300 provides approximately 163 times the half-precision performance of TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, ideal for training and inference where mixed precision dominates.

FP32 performance favors B300 at 90 TFLOPS over TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, a 6.5-fold advantage for scientific simulations requiring single precision. FP8 at 4500 TFLOPS on B300 further boosts low-precision inference efficiency. Higher 1200W TDP reflects B300's scale, contrasting TITAN V's efficient 250W for lighter loads.

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

Select the B300 for demanding AI workloads like large-scale LLM training or inference. Its 288 GB VRAM and 12000 GB/s bandwidth handle massive datasets and models infeasible on TITAN V's 12 GB and 653 GB/s. FP16 performance of 2250 TFLOPS ensures rapid iteration in cloud environments starting at $2.45 per hour.

Enterprise deployments benefit from SXM form factor, NVLink, and NVSwitch for multi-GPU scaling, unavailable on TITAN V.

When to Choose the TITAN V

Choose TITAN V for legacy applications or budget-constrained desktop setups with existing hardware. Its 250W TDP and PCIe form factor suit low-power, single-GPU tasks without cloud dependency. Compatibility with older Volta-optimized software persists, though no live cloud offers exist.

Use Cases

LLM Training
B300

B300's 288 GB VRAM and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 support massive models and batches. TITAN V's 12 GB limits it to toy datasets.

LLM Inference
B300

4500 TFLOPS FP8 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth on B300 enable high-throughput serving. TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS FP16 cannot compete.

Fine-tuning
B300

90 TFLOPS FP32 and vast VRAM handle parameter-efficient methods on large models. TITAN V restricts to small-scale tuning.

Stable Diffusion
B300

B300's memory capacity supports high-resolution generation at scale. TITAN V's bandwidth bottlenecks iterative diffusion steps.

Scientific Computing
B300

B300's 90 TFLOPS FP32 outperforms TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS for simulations. NVLink enables multi-node scaling absent in TITAN V.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between B300 and TITAN V?

B300 features 288 GB HBM3e VRAM, while TITAN V has 12 GB HBM2. This 24-fold increase allows B300 to load entire large language models into memory. TITAN V requires heavy model sharding or quantization.

How do memory bandwidths compare?

B300 delivers 12000 GB/s, exceeding TITAN V's 653 GB/s by over 18 times. Higher bandwidth reduces data loading times in training. This benefits memory-bound workloads like inference.

What are the FP16 performance specs?

B300 achieves 2250 TFLOPS FP16, versus TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS. The gap equates to roughly 163 times faster half-precision compute. This accelerates modern AI training pipelines.

Is TITAN V available in the cloud?

TITAN V has no live cloud offers currently. B300 is priced from $2.45 per hour across seven providers, averaging $6.44 per hour. Legacy hardware favors on-premises use.

What are the power requirements?

B300 has a 1200W TDP in SXM form factor. TITAN V uses 250W in PCIe. Lower power suits TITAN V for desktops, while B300 demands data center cooling.

Which GPU supports advanced interconnects?

B300 includes NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU communication. TITAN V lacks specified interconnects. This enables B300 scaling in clusters.

Which is cheaper to rent, the B300 or the TITAN V?

Cloud rental prices for both the B300 and TITAN V 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 TITAN V?

The B300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find B300 and TITAN V 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 TITAN V?

The B300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the TITAN V uses Volta (2017). The B300 delivers 163.0x the FP16 throughput and 18.4x the memory bandwidth of the TITAN V.