H100 PCIe vs TITAN Xp

HoppervsPascalUpdated 35 days ago

H100 PCIe emerges as the clear winner for modern AI and HPC: its 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth deliver over 160 times the half-precision compute of TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS, enabling production-scale tasks unavailable on the 2017 Pascal GPU.

H100 PCIe 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

H100 PCIe dominates in precision performance: its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 capability dwarfs TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS, slashing training times for deep learning models that leverage half-precision arithmetic. FP32 throughput of 67 TFLOPS on H100 exceeds TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS, benefiting single-precision scientific simulations and graphics rendering. The FP16 to FP32 delta on H100 enables efficient mixed-precision training, reducing memory usage while maintaining accuracy, unlike TITAN Xp's balanced but limited 12.1 TFLOPS across both.

Memory specs transform real-world usability: 80 GB HBM3 VRAM on H100 supports batch sizes for massive LLMs that 12 GB GDDR5X on TITAN Xp cannot handle, preventing out-of-memory errors. Bandwidth of 3350 GB/s versus 548 GB/s ensures H100 processes data flows 6 times faster, critical for inference latency and large-dataset training. TITAN Xp's 250W TDP allows air-cooled consumer builds, but H100's 700W demands datacenter cooling, trading efficiency for raw scale.

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

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When to Choose the H100 PCIe

Choose H100 PCIe for demanding AI workloads requiring over 80 GB VRAM, such as training billion-parameter LLMs or high-throughput inference. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth excel in cloud environments with pricing from $1.25 per hour, offering scalability via NVLink and PCIe 5.0 interconnects unavailable on TITAN Xp.

When to Choose the TITAN Xp

Select TITAN Xp for legacy consumer applications or small-scale tasks fitting within 12 GB GDDR5X, like basic gaming or prototyping on Pascal-optimized software from 2017. Its 250W TDP suits low-power desktops without datacenter infrastructure, and absence of cloud offers favors used hardware markets for cost-sensitive hobbyists.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 PCIe

H100's 80 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive models and large batches that exceed TITAN Xp's 12 GB GDDR5X limits.

LLM Inference
H100 PCIe

3350 GB/s bandwidth on H100 supports high-throughput serving, far surpassing TITAN Xp's 548 GB/s for real-time queries.

Fine-tuning
H100 PCIe

67 TFLOPS FP32 and FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS on H100 accelerate parameter-efficient tuning, outperforming TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS across precisions.

Stable Diffusion
H100 PCIe

H100's vast VRAM fits full diffusion models without swapping, unlike TITAN Xp's 12 GB constraint causing slow generation.

Scientific Computing
H100 PCIe

H100's PCIe 5.0 and InfiniBand interconnects scale simulations beyond TITAN Xp's basic PCIe, with 67 TFLOPS FP32 for complex workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: H100 PCIe or TITAN Xp?

H100 PCIe provides 80 GB HBM3 VRAM, over six times the 12 GB GDDR5X on TITAN Xp. This enables larger models on H100. TITAN Xp suits smaller datasets only.

How does H100 compare to TITAN Xp in FP16 performance?

H100 delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16, approximately 163 times higher than TITAN Xp's 12.1 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training significantly. Inference benefits similarly.

What is the memory bandwidth difference between H100 PCIe and TITAN Xp?

H100 PCIe achieves 3350 GB/s, over six times the 548 GB/s of TITAN Xp. Faster bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in data-heavy tasks. H100 excels in large-batch processing.

Is TITAN Xp available on cloud GPU rentals?

No live offers exist for TITAN Xp, unlike H100 PCIe from $1.25 per hour across 17 providers. TITAN Xp relies on used markets. H100 offers instant scalability.

Which GPU is better for power efficiency?

TITAN Xp consumes 250W TDP versus H100's 700W, favoring desktops. H100 provides superior performance per watt in datacenters. Consumer builds prefer TITAN Xp.

Can TITAN Xp handle modern LLM fine-tuning?

TITAN Xp's 12 GB VRAM limits it to small models under 12.1 TFLOPS FP16. H100's 80 GB and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 manage production-scale tuning. Upgrade for capability.

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