Specifications Compared
| Spec | H100 | RTX-2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 215W |
| VRAM | 80-94 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Turing |
| Form Factors | SXM5, PCIe, NVL | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | NVLink |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 368 |
| FP8 Performance | 3,958 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,979 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 3,958 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,350 GB/s | 616 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The H100 NVL vastly outperforms the RTX 2080 Ti in AI-relevant precisions: 1979 TFLOPS FP16 versus 10.1 TFLOPS enables training and inference on models infeasible for the older GPU. FP32 performance of 67 TFLOPS on the H100 NVL supports scientific simulations 6.6 times faster than the RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS.
Memory differences are stark: 3350 GB/s bandwidth on the H100 NVL allows batch sizes for large language models that exceed the RTX 2080 Ti's 616 GB/s capacity, preventing out-of-memory errors on datasets over 11 GB VRAM. This bandwidth gap sustains high utilization in transformer training, where the H100 NVL handles 80 to 94 GB HBM3 versus 8 to 11 GB GDDR6.
Power draw reflects capabilities: the H100 NVL's 700W TDP delivers datacenter throughput, while the RTX 2080 Ti's 215W suits edge deployments but throttles under sustained AI loads.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
H100 NVL
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hyperstack | 4×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 124 vCPU 720GB RAM 3300GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $7.60/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 2×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 60 vCPU 360GB RAM 1600GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $3.80/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 252 vCPU 1440GB RAM 6600GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $15.20/hr total (8×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 28 vCPU 180GB RAM 850GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 252 vCPU 1440GB RAM 6600GB Storage | Canada | $1.95/GPU/hr $15.60/hr total (8×) | Available |
RTX 2080 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB VRAM | 11GB | 32 vCPU 63GB RAM 1273GB Storage | Maryland | $0.13/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the H100 NVL
Choose the H100 NVL for large-scale LLM training or inference requiring over 80 GB VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16. Its 3350 GB/s bandwidth excels in multi-GPU setups via NVLink, ideal for enterprises processing billion-parameter models at $1.40 to $2.89 per hour.
HPC tasks like scientific computing benefit from 67 TFLOPS FP32 and FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS, where the RTX 2080 Ti falls short.
When to Choose the RTX 2080 Ti
The RTX 2080 Ti suits budget prototyping or gaming at $0.06 per hour average $0.11 per hour. Its 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 handles small fine-tuning or Stable Diffusion on models under 11 GB VRAM.
Low-power needs at 215W TDP make it viable for personal clouds or light inference without datacenter infrastructure.
Use Cases
The H100 NVL's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM support billion-parameter models. The RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS and 11 GB VRAM limit scale.
3350 GB/s bandwidth on the H100 NVL enables large batch inference. RTX 2080 Ti's 616 GB/s restricts high-throughput serving.
Small models fit RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM at low cost. H100 NVL accelerates larger ones with 67 TFLOPS FP32.
RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 generates images quickly under 11 GB. H100 NVL overkill for single-user creative tasks.
H100 NVL's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 700W TDP handle simulations. RTX 2080 Ti's 215W limits complex workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between H100 NVL and RTX 2080 Ti?▾
The H100 NVL offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM. The RTX 2080 Ti provides 8 to 11 GB GDDR6. This enables vastly larger models on the H100 NVL.
How do cloud prices compare for these GPUs?▾
H100 NVL starts at $1.40 per hour, averaging $2.89 per hour across nine offers. RTX 2080 Ti begins at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.11 per hour across six offers.
What are the FP16 performance specs?▾
H100 NVL achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 2080 Ti delivers 10.1 TFLOPS FP16. The H100 NVL is nearly 196 times faster.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
H100 NVL provides 3350 GB/s. RTX 2080 Ti offers 616 GB/s. This impacts batch sizes in AI training.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
H100 NVL consumes 700W TDP. RTX 2080 Ti uses 215W TDP. Higher TDP correlates with H100 NVL's datacenter performance.
Can RTX 2080 Ti handle LLM training?▾
RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM and 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 limit it to small models. H100 NVL's 80-94 GB and 1979 TFLOPS are required for large LLMs.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H100 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The H100 delivers 195.9x the FP16 throughput and 5.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.