Specifications Compared
| Spec | H100 | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 170W |
| VRAM | 80-94 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| Form Factors | SXM5, PCIe, NVL | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 112 |
| FP8 Performance | 3,958 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,979 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 3,958 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,350 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Performance gaps are stark across key metrics. The H100 PCIe delivers 1979 TFLOPS in FP16 and 67 TFLOPS in FP32, compared to 12.7 TFLOPS for both on the RTX 3060 Ti: this enables the H100 to train deep learning models 150 times faster in half-precision, common for large neural networks. FP32 parity on the RTX 3060 Ti limits it to basic compute, while the H100 excels in mixed-precision training. Memory bandwidth defines practical limits: 3350 GB/s on the H100 supports batch sizes 9 times larger than the RTX 3060 Ti's 360 GB/s, reducing training epochs and enabling massive datasets without out-of-memory errors. The H100's 80 to 94 GB VRAM handles models exceeding 12 GB, critical for modern LLMs, whereas the RTX 3060 Ti suits smaller workloads. Power draw differs at 700W versus 170W, impacting deployment scalability.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
H100 PCIe
| 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 3060 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 128 vCPU 84GB RAM 358GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 36 vCPU 31GB RAM 862GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 24 vCPU 55GB RAM 1940GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 3050GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the H100 PCIe
Choose the H100 PCIe for large-scale AI training or inference where VRAM exceeds 12 GB and high throughput is essential. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth accelerate LLM development, supporting batch sizes impossible on the RTX 3060 Ti. Datacenter interconnects like PCIe 5.0 and NVLink enable multi-GPU clusters at $1.25 per hour starting price.
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
The RTX 3060 Ti fits budget-conscious prototyping, gaming, or small inference tasks under 12 GB VRAM. At $0.03 per hour, it delivers 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 for cost-effective experimentation without needing 700W power. It suffices for lightweight Stable Diffusion or fine-tuning compact models.
Use Cases
The H100 PCIe provides 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, enabling training of massive models with large batch sizes via 3350 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 12.7 TFLOPS cannot handle such scale.
H100 PCIe supports high-concurrency inference with 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and vast VRAM for deploying large LLMs. RTX 3060 Ti limits throughput due to 12 GB VRAM and lower 12.7 TFLOPS FP16.
Fine-tuning mid-sized models benefits from H100's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and memory capacity, speeding iterations. RTX 3060 Ti works for tiny models but bottlenecks on larger ones.
RTX 3060 Ti handles image generation efficiently at 12.7 TFLOPS with 12 GB VRAM, ideal for consumer use at $0.03 per hour. H100 PCIe overkill for single-user tasks.
H100 PCIe excels in simulations with 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnects for multi-GPU scaling. RTX 3060 Ti's 170W TDP and PCIe limit complex computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between H100 PCIe and RTX 3060 Ti?▾
The H100 PCIe offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, while the RTX 3060 Ti has 12 GB GDDR6. This allows H100 to load models 7 to 8 times larger without paging. Bandwidth follows suit at 3350 GB/s versus 360 GB/s.
How do FP16 performances compare?▾
H100 PCIe achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16, over 155 times the RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training significantly. FP32 is 67 TFLOPS on H100 versus 12.7 TFLOPS on RTX 3060 Ti.
What are the cloud prices for these GPUs?▾
H100 PCIe starts at $1.25 per hour, averaging $2.75 per hour across 17 offers. RTX 3060 Ti is from $0.03 per hour, averaging $0.06 per hour across 2 offers. Prices reflect performance disparity.
Is H100 PCIe better for AI training?▾
Yes, due to 80 to 94 GB VRAM and 3350 GB/s bandwidth supporting large batches. RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB limits it to small models. TDP of 700W enables sustained high loads.
Can RTX 3060 Ti replace H100 for inference?▾
No for large-scale; its 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 handles small models only. H100's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 serves production inference. Use RTX 3060 Ti for prototypes at low cost.
What architectures do they use?▾
H100 PCIe uses Hopper from 2022 with advanced AI features. RTX 3060 Ti employs Ampere from 2021 for gaming and compute. Hopper provides FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS absent in Ampere.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 3060 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 3060?▾
The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H100 and RTX 3060 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 3060?▾
The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The H100 delivers 155.8x the FP16 throughput and 9.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.