H100 NVL vs RTX 2060 SUPER

HoppervsTuringUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 NVL emerges as the clear winner for prevalent AI/ML use cases due to its 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80-94 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth, enabling tasks infeasible on the RTX 2060 SUPER's 6.5 TFLOPS and 336 GB/s limits. Cloud pricing from $1.40 per hour justifies investment for high-throughput needs.

H100 NVL from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100RTX-2060
TDP700W160W
VRAM80-94 GB6-12 GB
CUDA Cores16,8961,920
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR6
ArchitectureHopperTuring
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528240
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS6.5 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS6.5 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s336 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The H100 NVL vastly outpaces the RTX 2060 SUPER in compute capabilities: FP16 performance is 1979 TFLOPS versus 6.5 TFLOPS, a 304-fold difference ideal for AI training where half-precision accelerates matrix operations without significant accuracy loss. The FP32 gap shows 67 TFLOPS against 6.5 TFLOPS, benefiting general-purpose computing and simulations. FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS on the H100 NVL further optimizes low-precision inference for large language models. Memory bandwidth defines workload scalability: 3350 GB/s on the H100 NVL supports enormous batch sizes in training runs, reducing iterations and time-to-model. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 336 GB/s limits it to smaller batches, suitable only for lightweight models or inference on modest inputs. VRAM disparity, 80-94 GB versus 6-12 GB, prevents the RTX 2060 SUPER from loading large models entirely, often requiring quantization or offloading that hampers efficiency. Power draw underscores deployment: 700W for H100 NVL demands robust cooling, while 160W enables desktop use.

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
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 H100 NVL

Select the H100 NVL for demanding AI and HPC workloads such as training billion-parameter LLMs or scientific simulations requiring FP16 at 1979 TFLOPS and 80-94 GB VRAM. Its 3350 GB/s bandwidth handles large batch sizes efficiently. Cloud availability from $1.40 per hour suits scalable, production-grade deployments where NVLink interconnects enable multi-GPU clusters.

When to Choose the RTX 2060 SUPER

Choose the RTX 2060 SUPER for budget-conscious gaming, personal desktops, or small-scale prototyping with 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 160W TDP. Its PCIe form factor fits consumer setups without cloud dependency. Low VRAM of 6-12 GB suffices for inference on compact models or Stable Diffusion at reduced resolutions.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB VRAM support massive models and large batches. RTX 2060 SUPER lacks capacity with 6.5 TFLOPS and 6-12 GB.

LLM Inference
H100 NVL

3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving. RTX 2060 SUPER struggles with memory at 336 GB/s.

Fine-tuning
H100 NVL

67 TFLOPS FP32 and high VRAM handle parameter-efficient methods on large models. RTX 2060 SUPER limits scale with equal 6.5 TFLOPS FP16/FP32.

Stable Diffusion
Either

RTX 2060 SUPER runs basic generations at 6.5 TFLOPS. H100 NVL accelerates batch processing with superior bandwidth.

Scientific Computing
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and interconnects excel in simulations. RTX 2060 SUPER suits small datasets only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more powerful is the H100 NVL than RTX 2060 SUPER in FP16?

The H100 NVL delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16 compared to 6.5 TFLOPS on RTX 2060 SUPER. This 304 times advantage accelerates AI training significantly.

What is the VRAM difference between H100 NVL and RTX 2060 SUPER?

H100 NVL offers 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM. RTX 2060 SUPER provides 6-12 GB GDDR6, limiting large model handling.

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

H100 NVL achieves 3350 GB/s. RTX 2060 SUPER reaches 336 GB/s, about 10 times less.

What are the power requirements for each GPU?

H100 NVL has 700W TDP. RTX 2060 SUPER uses 160W, better for low-power setups.

Is cloud pricing available for these GPUs?

H100 NVL starts at $1.40 per hour, averaging $2.89 across 9 offers. No live offers exist for RTX 2060 SUPER.

Can RTX 2060 SUPER handle LLM inference?

RTX 2060 SUPER manages small models with 6-12 GB VRAM. Larger ones exceed its 336 GB/s bandwidth limits.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 2060?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 2060 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 H100 have compared to the RTX 2060?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find H100 and RTX 2060 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 H100 and the RTX 2060?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The H100 delivers 304.5x the FP16 throughput and 10.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.

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