H100 SXM5 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation

HoppervsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 SXM5 wins for most AI and compute workloads due to its 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80 to 94 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth, enabling tasks impossible on RTX 4000 Ada. Despite higher $3.44 per hour average pricing, performance gains justify it for training and large inference over RTX 4000 Ada's budget-friendly but limited 26.7 TFLOPS and 20 GB VRAM.

H100 SXM5 from $1.90/hrRTX 4000 Ada Generation from $0.26/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100RTX-4000-ADA
TDP700W130W
VRAM80-94 GB20 GB
CUDA Cores16,8966,144
Memory TypeHBM3GDDR6
ArchitectureHopperAda Lovelace
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528192
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS26.7 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS26.7 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS427 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s360 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The H100 SXM5 vastly outperforms the RTX 4000 Ada in compute metrics: 1979 TFLOPS FP16 versus 26.7 TFLOPS, a 74-fold advantage ideal for AI training where half-precision accelerates matrix operations. FP32 performance shows 67 TFLOPS on H100 against 26.7 TFLOPS on RTX 4000 Ada, benefiting scientific simulations requiring single-precision accuracy.

Memory bandwidth defines workload feasibility: H100's 3350 GB/s enables massive batch sizes in model training, reducing iterations and time, while RTX 4000 Ada's 360 GB/s limits it to smaller batches prone to memory bottlenecks. For inference, H100's FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS supports ultra-fast serving of large language models, unavailable on RTX 4000 Ada.

Power draw underscores deployment differences: H100's 700W TDP suits data centers, contrasting RTX 4000 Ada's efficient 130W for edge or multi-GPU setups without high cooling needs.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

H100 SXM5

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 4000 Ada Generation

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation
20GB VRAM
$0.26/GPU/hr
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
2×NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation
20GB VRAM
$0.40/GPU/hr
$0.80/hr total (2×)
Available
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation
20GB VRAM
$0.44/GPU/hr
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation
20GB VRAM
$0.57/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the H100 SXM5

Choose the H100 SXM5 for large-scale AI training and inference where 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM accommodates models exceeding 20 GB. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16 performance cuts training times dramatically compared to RTX 4000 Ada's 26.7 TFLOPS. High memory bandwidth of 3350 GB/s supports enormous batch sizes essential for efficient deep learning pipelines.

When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation fits budget-limited projects like professional visualization or small-scale ML at $0.09 per hour starting price. Its 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 26.7 TFLOPS FP16 suffice for fine-tuning compact models or Stable Diffusion without H100's $0.80 per hour cost. Low 130W TDP enables deployment in standard workstations lacking datacenter infrastructure.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 SXM5

H100's 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive datasets and models. RTX 4000 Ada's 20 GB limits scale.

LLM Inference
H100 SXM5

H100's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving. RTX 4000 Ada struggles with large batches at 360 GB/s.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 4000 Ada's 26.7 TFLOPS FP16 suits small models cost-effectively at $0.09/hr. H100 excels for parameter-heavy fine-tuning with 1979 TFLOPS.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4000 Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada's 20 GB VRAM and 26.7 TFLOPS FP16 generate images efficiently at low $0.27/hr average. H100 overkill for single-instance diffusion.

Scientific Computing
H100 SXM5

H100's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth accelerate simulations. RTX 4000 Ada's 26.7 TFLOPS FP32 limits complex computations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM capacity of H100 SXM5 versus RTX 4000 Ada?

H100 SXM5 offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM for large models. RTX 4000 Ada provides 20 GB GDDR6, suitable for smaller workloads.

How do FP16 performances compare?

H100 SXM5 achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16 for rapid AI training. RTX 4000 Ada delivers 26.7 TFLOPS, adequate for lighter tasks.

What are the cloud pricing differences?

H100 SXM5 starts at $0.80 per hour, averaging $3.44 per hour across 35 offers. RTX 4000 Ada begins at $0.09 per hour, averaging $0.27 per hour across 10 offers.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

H100 SXM5 provides 3350 GB/s, enabling large batch sizes. RTX 4000 Ada offers 360 GB/s for modest throughput.

What are the TDP ratings?

H100 SXM5 consumes 700W, designed for datacenters. RTX 4000 Ada uses 130W, ideal for workstations.

Which architecture is newer?

RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace from 2023. H100 SXM5 employs Hopper from 2022, optimized for AI compute.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 4000 Ada?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find H100 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The H100 delivers 74.1x the FP16 throughput and 9.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.

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