H100 NVL vs RTX 5070 Ti

HoppervsBlackwellUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 NVL emerges as the superior choice for the most common cloud use case of AI model training and inference: its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB VRAM enable handling of massive datasets and models infeasible on the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS and 12 GB limits, justifying the higher $2.89 per hour average cost with unmatched scalability.

H100 NVL from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100RTX-5070
TDP700W250W
VRAM80-94 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores16,8966,144
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR7
ArchitectureHopperBlackwell
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528192
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS40.6 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS40.6 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS650 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s448 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The H100 NVL's FP16 performance reaches 1979 TFLOPS compared to the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS: this gap accelerates AI training where half-precision computations dominate, enabling faster model convergence on large datasets. Its FP32 output of 67 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 5070 Ti's identical 40.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, but the H100 NVL's FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS further boosts inference efficiency for quantized models. Memory bandwidth defines practical limits: the H100 NVL's 3350 GB/s supports massive batch sizes in training runs with billions of parameters, whereas the RTX 5070 Ti's 448 GB/s restricts it to smaller batches prone to out-of-memory errors. Power draw underscores deployment differences: 700W TDP for H100 NVL demands robust cooling and infrastructure, while 250W for RTX 5070 Ti fits edge or desktop setups. Interconnects like NVLink and InfiniBand on H100 NVL enable multi-GPU scaling unavailable on the PCIe-only RTX 5070 Ti.

Live Cloud Pricing

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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 H100 NVL

Choose the H100 NVL for large-scale AI training and inference: its 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM handles models exceeding 70 billion parameters without sharding, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth sustains high throughput. Datacenter environments benefit from NVLink and InfiniBand for clustering up to thousands of GPUs, as seen in cloud pricing from $1.40 per hour. Scientific simulations requiring 1979 TFLOPS FP16 also favor it over consumer alternatives.

When to Choose the RTX 5070 Ti

Opt for the RTX 5070 Ti in budget-constrained or single-user scenarios: its $0.10 per hour starting price and 250W TDP minimize costs for gaming, content creation, or small-scale inference. The Blackwell architecture's 40.6 TFLOPS FP32 suits graphics rendering and lighter fine-tuning where 12 GB VRAM suffices. PCIe form factor simplifies deployment in personal clouds or workstations.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 NVL

The H100 NVL's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM support training models with hundreds of billions of parameters at scale. RTX 5070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM cannot accommodate large batch sizes required for efficient training.

LLM Inference
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth deliver high-throughput serving for production inference. RTX 5070 Ti's lower 40.6 TFLOPS limits it to low-volume queries.

Fine-tuning
H100 NVL

With 80-94 GB VRAM, H100 NVL handles full-model fine-tuning without gradient checkpointing. RTX 5070 Ti's 12 GB restricts it to parameter-efficient methods on smaller models.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 5070 Ti

RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS FP32 and Blackwell architecture optimize image generation at consumer speeds with 12 GB VRAM sufficient for typical resolutions. H100 NVL's enterprise focus adds unnecessary cost at $2.89 per hour average.

Scientific Computing
H100 NVL

H100 NVL's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnects excel in parallel simulations across clusters. RTX 5070 Ti lacks the bandwidth and scaling for complex HPC workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM?

The H100 NVL provides 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM, far exceeding the RTX 5070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR7. This enables larger models on H100 NVL without memory constraints. Cloud users pay from $1.40 per hour for H100 NVL access.

What are the compute performance differences?

H100 NVL achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3958 TFLOPS FP8, versus RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32. H100 NVL suits AI acceleration, while RTX 5070 Ti balances graphics tasks. FP16 delta favors H100 NVL by nearly 50 times.

How do prices compare in the cloud?

RTX 5070 Ti starts at $0.10 per hour averaging $0.19 across 2 offers, much lower than H100 NVL's $1.40 per hour average of $2.89 over 9 offers. Budget workloads favor RTX 5070 Ti. Enterprise scale justifies H100 NVL costs.

What is the power consumption?

H100 NVL draws 700W TDP, requiring datacenter power infrastructure. RTX 5070 Ti uses 250W, suitable for desktops or small servers. Lower TDP reduces operational costs for RTX 5070 Ti.

Which architecture is newer?

RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell from 2025, postdating H100 NVL's Hopper from 2022. Despite recency, H100 NVL's specs dominate AI metrics like 3350 GB/s bandwidth. Blackwell aids RTX 5070 Ti in gaming efficiency.

Can RTX 5070 Ti scale like H100 NVL?

H100 NVL supports NVLink, PCIe 5.0, and InfiniBand for multi-GPU clusters. RTX 5070 Ti relies solely on PCIe without advanced interconnects. Scaling favors H100 NVL for distributed training.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 5070?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 5070 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 5070?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Can I find H100 and RTX 5070 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 5070?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 5070 uses Blackwell (2025). The H100 delivers 48.7x the FP16 throughput and 7.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5070.