Specifications Compared
| Spec | GB300 | TITAN-V |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1400W | 250W |
| VRAM | 288 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | HBM2 |
| Architecture | Blackwell Ultra | Volta |
| Form Factors | SXM | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVSwitch, NVLink | |
| FP8 Performance | 4,500 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 2,250 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 90 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45 TFLOPS | 6.9 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Performance | 4,500 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 12,000 GB/s | 653 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute performance gaps translate directly to real-world AI tasks: the GB300's 2250 TFLOPS FP16 throughput dwarfs the TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, accelerating deep learning training by orders of magnitude. The FP16 to FP32 ratio on the GB300, at 2250 TFLOPS to 90 TFLOPS, optimizes mixed-precision training where FP16 handles forward/backward passes efficiently, reducing memory usage and speeding convergence on large models. TITAN V's balanced 13.8 TFLOPS across FP16 and FP32 suits older, precision-sensitive simulations but falters on modern tensor operations.
Memory specifications dictate batch size feasibility: 288 GB HBM3e on the GB300 supports batch sizes exceeding thousands for trillion-parameter models, while 12 GB HBM2 on the TITAN V limits users to small batches or model sharding. The GB300's 12000 GB/s bandwidth minimizes data starvation during inference, enabling low-latency serving at scale; TITAN V's 653 GB/s bandwidth constrains throughput for memory-bound tasks like Stable Diffusion. Power efficiency also shifts: despite 1400W TDP, GB300's perf-per-watt excels in FP8 at 4500 TFLOPS, outperforming TITAN V's 250W for high-intensity workloads.
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When to Choose the GB300
Opt for the GB300 in large-scale AI training and inference where models exceed 100 billion parameters demand its 288 GB VRAM and 12000 GB/s bandwidth. Data centers benefit from NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU scaling, ideal for enterprise cloud deployments on gpuperhour.com. High FP8 performance at 4500 TFLOPS suits next-gen inference engines requiring massive throughput.
When to Choose the TITAN V
Select the TITAN V for legacy Volta-optimized software or desktop prototyping with small models fitting within 12 GB VRAM. Its 250W TDP and PCIe form factor enable easy integration into consumer workstations without data center infrastructure. Cost-sensitive hobbyists or academic labs running FP32-bound scientific codes at 13.8 TFLOPS find it sufficient for non-scalable tasks.
Use Cases
GB300's 288 GB VRAM and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 handle trillion-parameter models with large batches. TITAN V's 12 GB limits it to tiny models.
4500 TFLOPS FP8 and 12000 GB/s bandwidth on GB300 deliver high-throughput serving. TITAN V's 653 GB/s bandwidth bottlenecks large queries.
GB300 supports full fine-tuning of massive models via 288 GB HBM3e. TITAN V requires heavy quantization due to 12 GB constraint.
GB300's bandwidth and compute accelerate high-resolution generation at scale. TITAN V suffices for basic 512x512 images but slows on batches.
GB300's 90 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink excel in HPC simulations. TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS FP32 fits small-scale desktop computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more VRAM does the GB300 have than TITAN V?▾
The GB300 provides 288 GB HBM3e, 24 times more than the TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2. This enables handling models up to hundreds of billions of parameters without sharding. TITAN V suits only small datasets.
What is the FP16 performance difference?▾
GB300 achieves 2250 TFLOPS FP16 versus TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, a 163-fold improvement. This accelerates AI training dramatically. Inference benefits similarly from the gap.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
GB300's 12000 GB/s vastly exceeds TITAN V's 653 GB/s, about 18 times higher. Larger batches and faster data movement result. Memory-bound tasks favor GB300.
What are the power requirements?▾
GB300 demands 1400W TDP in SXM form, while TITAN V uses 250W in PCIe. GB300 suits data centers with cooling. TITAN V fits standard desktops.
Can TITAN V run modern LLMs?▾
TITAN V's 12 GB VRAM limits it to quantized small LLMs under 7B parameters. GB300's 288 GB supports full-scale native inference. Upgrading is essential for large models.
What interconnects does GB300 offer?▾
GB300 uses NVSwitch and NVLink for multi-GPU scaling. TITAN V lacks dedicated interconnects, relying on PCIe. Clustering favors GB300.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GB300 or the TITAN V?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GB300 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 GB300 have compared to the TITAN V?▾
The GB300 has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory.
Can I find GB300 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 GB300 and the TITAN V?▾
The GB300 uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture (2025) while the TITAN V uses Volta (2017). The GB300 delivers 163.0x the FP16 throughput and 18.4x the memory bandwidth of the TITAN V.