GTX 1070 Ti vs H100 NVL

PascalvsHopperUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 NVL emerges as the clear winner for prevalent machine learning use cases. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM enable training and inference on models infeasible with GTX 1070 Ti's 11.3 TFLOPS and 8 GB GDDR5, despite higher 700W TDP and rental costs from $1.40 per hour.

H100 NVL from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecGTX-1070H100
TDP150W700W
VRAM8 GB80-94 GB
CUDA Cores1,92016,896
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM3
ArchitecturePascalHopper
Form FactorsPCIeSXM5, PCIe, NVL
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
FP16 Performance6.5 TFLOPS1,979 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance6.5 TFLOPS67 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth256 GB/s3,350 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Performance disparities stem from architectural advances: the H100 NVL's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 dwarfs the GTX 1070 Ti's 11.3 TFLOPS, accelerating deep learning training where half-precision dominates. FP32 at 67 TFLOPS versus 11.3 TFLOPS benefits general compute and legacy scientific codes on H100 NVL. FP8 support at 3958 TFLOPS on H100 NVL enables ultra-efficient inference for quantized large language models, unavailable on Pascal. Memory bandwidth presents a key delta: 3350 GB/s on H100 NVL versus 256 GB/s on GTX 1070 Ti supports batch sizes 13 times larger, minimizing data transfer bottlenecks in training loops. Higher TDP of 700W on H100 NVL reflects sustained datacenter loads, contrasting GTX 1070 Ti's 180W for desktop efficiency. Interconnects like NVLink and PCIe 5.0 on H100 NVL enable multi-GPU scaling, absent on PCIe-only GTX 1070 Ti.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

H100 NVL

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
Hyperstack
Hyperstack
8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe
80GB VRAM
$1.95/GPU/hr
$15.60/hr total (8×)
Available

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When to Choose the GTX 1070 Ti

The GTX 1070 Ti suits budget gaming or lightweight local compute on existing desktops. Its 180W TDP fits standard power supplies without datacenter cooling, and 8 GB VRAM handles 1080p gaming or small-scale Stable Diffusion at no rental cost, given no live cloud offers. Users avoiding cloud dependency choose it for hobbyist tasks where 11.3 TFLOPS FP32 suffices.

When to Choose the H100 NVL

Opt for H100 NVL in AI-driven workflows requiring massive scale. Cloud pricing from $1.40 per hour across nine offers supports LLM training with 80-94 GB VRAM for models exceeding GTX 1070 Ti capacity. NVLink interconnects and 3350 GB/s bandwidth excel in distributed inference or fine-tuning, leveraging 1979 TFLOPS FP16.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB VRAM handle large models, far surpassing GTX 1070 Ti's 11.3 TFLOPS and 8 GB limits.

LLM Inference
H100 NVL

3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth on H100 NVL optimize high-throughput serving; GTX 1070 Ti lacks capacity for production scales.

Fine-tuning
H100 NVL

67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink on H100 NVL speed parameter updates on datasets fitting 80-94 GB VRAM, unlike GTX 1070 Ti constraints.

Stable Diffusion
Either

GTX 1070 Ti runs local inference at 11.3 TFLOPS FP16 for hobbyists; H100 NVL accelerates batch generation with superior bandwidth.

Scientific Computing
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 3350 GB/s bandwidth and multi-GPU interconnects scale simulations; GTX 1070 Ti suits only small FP32 workloads at 11.3 TFLOPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP16 performance difference between GTX 1070 Ti and H100 NVL?

The GTX 1070 Ti delivers 11.3 TFLOPS FP16, while H100 NVL reaches 1979 TFLOPS. This 175-fold gap favors H100 NVL for AI acceleration.

How much VRAM do these GPUs have?

GTX 1070 Ti offers 8 GB GDDR5; H100 NVL provides 80-94 GB HBM3. Larger capacity on H100 NVL supports extensive model loading.

What are the power requirements?

GTX 1070 Ti has 180W TDP for desktop use; H100 NVL requires 700W for datacenter deployment. Efficiency varies by workload scale.

Is cloud pricing available for H100 NVL?

H100 NVL starts at $1.40 per hour, averaging $2.89 across nine offers. GTX 1070 Ti has no live cloud availability.

What interconnects do they support?

GTX 1070 Ti uses PCIe only; H100 NVL includes NVLink, PCIe 5.0, and InfiniBand. This enables H100 NVL multi-GPU clustering.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

H100 NVL achieves 3350 GB/s; GTX 1070 Ti reaches 256 GB/s. Bandwidth edge aids H100 NVL in data-intensive tasks.

Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the H100?

Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 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 GTX 1070 have compared to the H100?

The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory.

Can I find GTX 1070 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 GTX 1070 and the H100?

The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the H100 uses Hopper (2022). The H100 delivers 304.5x the FP16 throughput and 13.1x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.

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