GB300 vs GH200

Blackwell UltravsHopperUpdated 36 days ago

The GB300 emerges as the winner for dominant use cases like LLM training: its 2250 TFLOPS FP16, 288 GB VRAM, and 12000 GB/s bandwidth deliver superior throughput and model capacity over GH200's 1979 TFLOPS, 96 GB, and 4000 GB/s, future-proofing investments despite current unavailability.

GH200 from $1.99/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecGB300GH200
TDP1400W900W
VRAM288 GB96 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eHBM3
ArchitectureBlackwell UltraHopper
Form FactorsSXMSXM
InterconnectNVSwitch, NVLinkNVLink-C2C, PCIe 5.0
FP8 Performance4,500 TFLOPS3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,250 TFLOPS1,979 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance90 TFLOPS67 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance45 TFLOPS34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,500 TOPS3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth12,000 GB/s4,000 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The GB300's FP16 performance of 2250 TFLOPS exceeds the GH200's 1979 TFLOPS by 14 percent, accelerating mixed-precision training for large language models where FP16 dominates compute. FP32 at 90 TFLOPS on GB300, up 34 percent from 67 TFLOPS on GH200, benefits simulation tasks requiring higher precision. FP8 at 4500 TFLOPS on GB300 supports efficient inference at scale, outpacing GH200's 3958 TFLOPS.

Memory bandwidth of 12000 GB/s on the GB300 permits larger batch sizes in training, reducing iterations and time to convergence compared to GH200's 4000 GB/s limitation. The 288 GB VRAM capacity on GB300 accommodates models exceeding 100 billion parameters intact, while GH200's 96 GB often necessitates model parallelism, increasing complexity. Higher TDP of 1400W on GB300 reflects its density, demanding robust cooling versus GH200's 900W.

NVSwitch and NVLink on GB300 enhance multi-GPU scaling over GH200's NVLink-C2C and PCIe 5.0, minimizing latency in clusters.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

GH200

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Vultr
Vultr
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
Available
Lambda Labs
Lambda Labs
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$2.29/GPU/hr
Available
Denvr
Denvr
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$3.87/GPU/hr
CoreWeave
CoreWeave
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$6.50/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the GB300

Select the GB300 for pioneering large-scale AI training or inference on models demanding over 200 GB VRAM, such as next-generation LLMs, where its 288 GB HBM3e and 12000 GB/s bandwidth enable unprecedented batch sizes. Its 2250 TFLOPS FP16 performance suits hyperscale deployments once available, leveraging Blackwell Ultra efficiencies unavailable in Hopper.

When to Choose the GH200

Opt for the GH200 when immediate deployment is essential, with live offers from $1.99 per hour averaging $3.59 per hour across four providers. Its 96 GB HBM3 and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 suffice for current fine-tuning or inference on models under 70 billion parameters, balancing performance with 900W TDP efficiency and NVLink-C2C interconnect.

Use Cases

LLM Training
GB300

GB300's 288 GB VRAM and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive datasets and parameters without sharding. Its 12000 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batches than GH200's 96 GB and 4000 GB/s.

LLM Inference
GB300

GB300's 4500 TFLOPS FP8 excels in high-throughput serving. The 288 GB capacity fits complete models, outperforming GH200's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 96 GB.

Fine-tuning
Either

GH200's availability at $1.99 per hour suits quick iterations on mid-size models up to 96 GB. GB300 offers headroom for larger ones with 288 GB VRAM.

Stable Diffusion
GH200

GH200's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and current pricing handle image generation efficiently. GB300's power exceeds needs for most diffusion tasks.

Scientific Computing
GB300

GB300's 90 TFLOPS FP32 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations. It surpasses GH200's 67 TFLOPS FP32 for precision-heavy workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between GB300 and GH200?

The GB300 features 288 GB HBM3e VRAM, three times the GH200's 96 GB HBM3. This allows GB300 to load larger models without parallelism.

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

GB300 provides 12000 GB/s, triple the GH200's 4000 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on GB300 boosts data-intensive AI tasks.

What are the FP16 performance specs?

GB300 delivers 2250 TFLOPS FP16, 14 percent above GH200's 1979 TFLOPS. This edge aids training efficiency.

Is the GH200 available for rent now?

Yes, GH200 has live cloud offers from $1.99 per hour, averaging $3.59 per hour across four providers. GB300 has no live offers currently.

How do TDPs compare?

GB300 requires 1400W TDP, higher than GH200's 900W. GB300 demands advanced cooling for its density.

What interconnects do they use?

GB300 employs NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. GH200 uses NVLink-C2C and PCIe 5.0.

Which is cheaper to rent, the GB300 or the GH200?

Cloud rental prices for both the GB300 and GH200 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 GB300 have compared to the GH200?

The GB300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The GH200 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory.

Can I find GB300 and GH200 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 GB300 and the GH200?

The GB300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the GH200 uses Hopper (2023). The GB300 delivers 1.1x the FP16 throughput and 3.0x the memory bandwidth of the GH200.