H100 NVL vs TITAN Xp

HoppervsPascalUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 NVL claims victory for prevalent AI workloads: 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth enable efficient training and inference at scale, vastly outperforming the TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS and 548 GB/s, with cloud access at $2.89 per hour average justifying the investment.

H100 NVL from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100TITAN-XP
TDP700W250W
VRAM80-94 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores16,8963,840
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR5X
ArchitectureHopperPascal
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS12.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS12.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s548 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Spec differences translate to profound real-world impacts: the H100's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerates AI training and inference in half-precision, a 163-fold improvement over the TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS, while its 67 TFLOPS FP32 still outpaces the TITAN Xp by 5.5 times for single-precision tasks. This FP16/FP32 delta on the H100 optimizes mixed-precision workflows common in deep learning, reducing memory usage and boosting speed without accuracy loss.

Memory bandwidth of 3350 GB/s on the H100 enables larger batch sizes in training, minimizing data loading bottlenecks and supporting models up to 94 GB, far beyond the TITAN Xp's 548 GB/s and 12 GB limit which constrain batches and model scale. The H100's FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS further enhances inference throughput for quantized models, a feature absent in the TITAN Xp. Power draw at 700W versus 250W reflects the H100's density for data centers.

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 projects: its 80-94 GB VRAM handles massive models in LLM training, and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 delivers rapid iterations. Cloud pricing from $1.40 per hour across nine offers facilitates on-demand scaling without upfront hardware costs.

When to Choose the TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp fits low-demand, cost-sensitive scenarios: 12 GB VRAM suffices for small model inference or legacy software, and 250W TDP integrates into consumer power envelopes. With no cloud offers, it serves users retaining on-premise Pascal-era systems for light scientific computing.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 NVL

H100's 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 support billion-parameter models, while TITAN Xp's 12 GB VRAM cannot accommodate them.

LLM Inference
H100 NVL

H100's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving; TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS FP16 limits latency-sensitive deployments.

Fine-tuning
H100 NVL

H100's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and vast VRAM handle parameter-efficient fine-tuning on large datasets, exceeding TITAN Xp's 12 GB capacity.

Stable Diffusion
H100 NVL

H100's high FP16 performance and memory bandwidth accelerate image generation batches; TITAN Xp manages basic runs but stalls on high resolutions.

Scientific Computing
Either

TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS FP32 suffices for modest simulations; H100's 67 TFLOPS scales to complex HPC tasks requiring 80 GB VRAM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM difference between H100 NVL and TITAN Xp?

The H100 NVL offers 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM, enabling large model handling. The TITAN Xp provides 12 GB GDDR5X, suitable only for smaller workloads. This six-to-eight-fold gap defines scalability limits.

How does memory bandwidth compare?

H100 NVL achieves 3350 GB/s, supporting massive batch sizes in AI training. TITAN Xp delivers 548 GB/s, which bottlenecks data-intensive tasks. The H100's bandwidth exceeds the TITAN Xp by over six times.

What are the FP16 performance specs?

H100 NVL reaches 1979 TFLOPS in FP16 for rapid half-precision compute. TITAN Xp offers 12.1 TFLOPS, a fraction of modern needs. This disparity accelerates AI workflows on the H100.

Is cloud pricing available for these GPUs?

H100 NVL pricing starts at $1.40 per hour, averaging $2.89 per hour across nine offers. No live cloud offers exist for TITAN Xp. Users must source TITAN Xp on-premise.

What are the TDP ratings?

H100 NVL consumes 700W, optimized for data center cooling. TITAN Xp uses 250W, fitting desktop setups. Power needs scale with performance density.

Which architecture do they use?

H100 NVL employs Hopper from 2022 with FP8 support. TITAN Xp uses Pascal from 2017 without advanced precision formats. The five-year gap drives capability differences.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the TITAN Xp?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory.

Can I find H100 and TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal (2017). The H100 delivers 163.6x the FP16 throughput and 6.1x the memory bandwidth of the TITAN Xp.

H100 NVL vs TITAN Xp: 163.6x FP16 Gap, 94GB vs 12GB | GPUPerHour