GH200 Grace Hopper vs H100 PCIe

HoppervsHopperUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 PCIe wins for most common use cases like LLM fine-tuning and inference: it matches GH200's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3958 TFLOPS FP8 at lower cost from $1.25/hr and 700W TDP, with broader availability over 16 offers. GH200's memory edge justifies premium only for extreme scales.

GH200 Grace Hopper from $1.99/hrH100 PCIe from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecGH200H100
TDP900W700W
VRAM96 GB80-94 GB
CUDA Cores16,89616,896
Memory TypeHBM3HBM3
ArchitectureHopperHopper
Form FactorsSXMSXM5, PCIe, NVL
InterconnectNVLink-C2C, PCIe 5.0NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528528
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS1,979 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS67 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth4,000 GB/s3,350 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute specifications match precisely across both GPUs: 1979 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates transformer training, while 67 TFLOPS FP32 handles general simulations. FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS optimizes inference for 8-bit quantized LLMs, yielding up to twice the throughput of FP16. This parity means raw FLOPS do not differentiate them; real-world gains stem from memory.

GH200's 96 GB VRAM and 4000 GB/s bandwidth outperform H100's 80-94 GB and 3350 GB/s, permitting 20-30% larger batch sizes in training. Larger batches reduce overhead in gradient computations for models exceeding 70B parameters. H100's lower 700W TDP achieves better efficiency at 2.83 TFLOPS/W FP16 versus GH200's 2.20 TFLOPS/W, suiting power-constrained environments. NVLink-C2C in GH200 enhances CPU-GPU cohesion for hybrid workloads.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

GH200 Grace Hopper

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

H100 PCIe

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Hyperstack
Hyperstack
4×NVIDIA H100 PCIe
80GB VRAM
$1.90/GPU/hr
$7.60/hr total (4×)
Available
Hyperstack
Hyperstack
2×NVIDIA H100 PCIe
80GB VRAM
$1.90/GPU/hr
$3.80/hr total (2×)
Available
Hyperstack
Hyperstack
8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe
80GB VRAM
$1.90/GPU/hr
$15.20/hr total (8×)
Available
Hyperstack
Hyperstack
NVIDIA H100 PCIe
80GB VRAM
$1.90/GPU/hr
Available
Voltage Park
Voltage Park
8×NVIDIA H100 SXM5
80GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
$15.92/hr total (8×)

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When to Choose the GH200 Grace Hopper

Select the GH200 for memory-intensive AI training: its 96 GB HBM3 holds entire 100B+ parameter LLMs, avoiding distributed setups. The 4000 GB/s bandwidth sustains massive batches, cutting training time by minimizing data movement. Research teams with $3.59/hr budgets prioritize this for frontier models.

When to Choose the H100 PCIe

Opt for H100 PCIe in production inference and fine-tuning: 80-94 GB VRAM suffices for 70B models, with pricing from $1.25/hr across 16 providers. The 700W TDP enables denser racks, reducing cooling costs. Its PCIe form factor simplifies integration in standard servers.

Use Cases

LLM Training
GH200 Grace Hopper

GH200's 96 GB VRAM and 4000 GB/s bandwidth support larger models and batches than H100's 80-94 GB and 3350 GB/s, reducing training iterations.

LLM Inference
H100 PCIe

H100's identical 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and lower $1.25/hr pricing make it ideal for high-volume serving; 80-94 GB handles most deployments efficiently.

Fine-tuning
Either

Both offer 1979 TFLOPS FP16 for parameter-efficient tuning; H100 suits cost focus, GH200 for datasets needing 96 GB.

Stable Diffusion
H100 PCIe

H100's 3350 GB/s bandwidth and 700W TDP efficiently manage diffusion pipelines; cheaper at average $2.77/hr versus GH200.

Scientific Computing
GH200 Grace Hopper

GH200's NVLink-C2C and 96 GB VRAM accelerate simulations with CPU offload; 4000 GB/s boosts data-heavy HPC workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM capacity of GH200 versus H100 PCIe?

GH200 provides 96 GB HBM3 VRAM. H100 PCIe offers 80-94 GB HBM3. This 2-16 GB advantage aids GH200 in large-model training.

How do cloud prices compare for GH200 and H100?

GH200 starts at $1.99/hr, averaging $3.59/hr across 4 offers. H100 PCIe begins at $1.25/hr, averaging $2.77/hr over 16 offers. H100 provides better value for general use.

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

GH200 delivers 4000 GB/s bandwidth. H100 achieves 3350 GB/s. GH200's 19% lead supports bigger batches in memory-bound tasks.

Do GH200 and H100 have the same FP16 performance?

Yes, both reach 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 67 TFLOPS FP32. FP8 also matches at 3958 TFLOPS, equalizing peak AI compute.

What are the TDP ratings?

GH200 consumes 900W TDP. H100 uses 700W. H100's lower power enables higher density in cloud instances.

What interconnects do they support?

GH200 uses NVLink-C2C and PCIe 5.0. H100 supports NVLink, PCIe 5.0, and InfiniBand. GH200 optimizes CPU-GPU links in superchips.

Which is cheaper to rent, the GH200 or the H100?

Cloud rental prices for both the GH200 and H100 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 GH200 have compared to the H100?

The GH200 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory. The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory.

Can I find GH200 and H100 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 GH200 and the H100?

The GH200 uses the Hopper architecture (2023) while the H100 uses Hopper (2022). The H100 delivers 1.0x the FP16 throughput and 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the GH200.

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