H100 NVL vs RTX 4070 Ti

HoppervsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 NVL emerges as the clear winner for most AI and machine learning use cases, delivering 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80 to 94 GB VRAM to manage large-scale training and inference infeasible on the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB and 29.1 TFLOPS.

H100 NVL from $1.90/hrRTX 4070 Ti from $0.50/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100RTX-4070
TDP700W200W
VRAM80-94 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores16,8965,888
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR6X
ArchitectureHopperAda Lovelace
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528184
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS466 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s504 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The H100 NVL dominates in compute with 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3958 TFLOPS FP8, compared to the RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS FP16: this gap accelerates AI training and inference, where FP16 precision reduces memory use without accuracy loss. The H100 NVL's FP32 at 67 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS, benefiting general-purpose simulations. Memory differences prove critical: 80 to 94 GB HBM3 versus 12 GB GDDR6X limits RTX 4070 Ti batch sizes in large language models, often requiring model sharding. The H100 NVL's 3350 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batches and faster data throughput than 504 GB/s, minimizing bottlenecks in training loops. For inference, high FP8 on H100 NVL enables serving models at scales infeasible on RTX 4070 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

RTX 4070 Ti

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
12GB VRAM
$0.50/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the H100 NVL

Select the H100 NVL for LLM training or inference with models exceeding 12 GB VRAM, such as those needing 80 to 94 GB for full precision loading. Its 3350 GB/s bandwidth and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive datasets efficiently in cloud environments. Datacenter interconnects like NVLink and PCIe 5.0 suit multi-GPU clusters for scientific computing.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti

Choose the RTX 4070 Ti for budget-conscious tasks like Stable Diffusion or fine-tuning small models under 12 GB VRAM. At $0.08 per hour from cloud pricing, it offers 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 for prototyping at 200W TDP. Single PCIe form factor fits personal or edge deployments without high power needs.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 NVL

The H100 NVL's 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 3350 GB/s bandwidth support large batch sizes for billion-parameter models. RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB limits scale.

LLM Inference
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and high memory enable high-throughput serving. RTX 4070 Ti suits only small models.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 4070 Ti handles small models efficiently at low cost. H100 NVL excels for larger ones needing 80 GB VRAM.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 Ti

RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 generates images quickly within 12 GB VRAM. H100 NVL overkill for single-user tasks.

Scientific Computing
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnect accelerate simulations. RTX 4070 Ti lacks bandwidth for complex workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM?

The H100 NVL offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM. The RTX 4070 Ti provides 12 GB GDDR6X.

What is the memory bandwidth difference?

H100 NVL achieves 3350 GB/s. RTX 4070 Ti reaches 504 GB/s.

How do FP16 performances compare?

H100 NVL delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 4070 Ti provides 29.1 TFLOPS FP16.

What are the cloud pricing ranges?

H100 NVL starts at $0.47 per hour, averaging $2.64 per hour across 11 offers. RTX 4070 Ti begins at $0.08 per hour, averaging $0.22 per hour across 5 offers.

Which has higher TDP?

H100 NVL consumes 700W TDP. RTX 4070 Ti uses 200W TDP.

What architectures do they use?

H100 NVL employs Hopper from 2022. RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace from 2023.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 4070?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 4070 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 4070?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find H100 and RTX 4070 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 4070?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The H100 delivers 68.0x the FP16 throughput and 6.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070.