H100 PCIe vs RTX 4070

HoppervsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 emerges as the superior choice for most machine learning workloads, including LLM training and inference. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80 to 94 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth deliver unmatched scale despite higher $2.59 per hour costs. The RTX 4070 suits only lightweight tasks where $0.07 per hour pricing dominates.

H100 PCIe from $1.90/hrRTX 4070 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's FP16 performance of 1979 TFLOPS vastly outpaces the RTX 4070's 29.1 TFLOPS, enabling faster model training and inference in mixed-precision workflows common in deep learning. Its FP32 throughput of 67 TFLOPS supports precise computations better than the RTX 4070's equal 29.1 TFLOPS in both formats, which limits scalability for large neural networks.

Memory bandwidth defines practical limits: the H100's 3350 GB/s allows massive batch sizes for training billion-parameter models, reducing time per epoch significantly. The RTX 4070's 504 GB/s constrains it to smaller batches, risking out-of-memory errors beyond 12 GB VRAM for models exceeding that capacity.

VRAM disparity proves critical for real-world use: 80 to 94 GB on the H100 handles full precision loading of large language models, while 12 GB on the RTX 4070 suits prototyping or fine-tuning compact networks. Power draw of 700W versus 200W influences deployment density in clouds.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

H100 PCIe

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

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 PCIe

Select the H100 for large-scale AI training or inference requiring over 12 GB VRAM. Its 80 to 94 GB HBM3 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth support batch sizes impossible on the RTX 4070, accelerating FP16 tasks at 1979 TFLOPS. Datacenter interconnects like NVLink and PCIe 5.0 enable multi-GPU scaling across clusters.

When to Choose the RTX 4070

Choose the RTX 4070 for cost-sensitive prototyping, gaming, or small model inference under $0.14 per hour average. Its 12 GB GDDR6X suffices for Stable Diffusion or fine-tuning with 29.1 TFLOPS FP16, and 200W TDP fits edge or single-node setups. Limited offers reflect its niche in budget cloud access.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 PCIe

The H100's 80 to 94 GB VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive datasets and large batches for training billion-parameter models. The RTX 4070's 12 GB limits it to toy models.

LLM Inference
H100 PCIe

H100 supports high-throughput inference with 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth for production-scale queries. RTX 4070's 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 restricts it to low-volume use.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 4070 manages small fine-tuning runs within 12 GB VRAM at 29.1 TFLOPS. H100 accelerates larger parameter counts with 67 TFLOPS FP32.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070

RTX 4070 generates images efficiently with 12 GB GDDR6X and 504 GB/s bandwidth at low $0.07 per hour cost. H100 overkill for single-user creative tasks.

Scientific Computing
H100 PCIe

H100's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnect excel in simulations needing high precision and multi-GPU coordination. RTX 4070 lacks bandwidth for complex datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: H100 or RTX 4070?

The H100 offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, dwarfing the RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X. This enables the H100 to load entire large models without swapping.

How do their memory bandwidths compare?

H100 provides 3350 GB/s, over six times the RTX 4070's 504 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on H100 supports larger batch sizes in training.

What is the FP16 performance difference?

H100 achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16 versus RTX 4070's 29.1 TFLOPS, a 68-fold advantage. This accelerates AI training significantly on H100.

Which is cheaper in the cloud?

RTX 4070 starts at $0.07 per hour averaging $0.14, far below H100's $1.25 minimum and $2.59 average. Budget tasks favor RTX 4070.

Can RTX 4070 handle LLM inference?

RTX 4070 manages small LLMs within 12 GB VRAM at 29.1 TFLOPS FP16. Larger models require H100's 80 to 94 GB capacity.

What are their power consumptions?

H100 draws 700W TDP, suited for datacenter cooling. RTX 4070 uses 200W, ideal for consumer or low-density cloud instances.

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.

H100 PCIe vs RTX 4070: 68.0x FP16 Gap, 94GB vs 12GB | GPUPerHour