H100 SXM5 vs RTX 4070 Ti

HoppervsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 SXM5 emerges as the winner for prevalent AI and ML use cases, delivering 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80 to 94 GB VRAM to handle production-scale training and inference unattainable on the RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS and 12 GB limits.

H100 SXM5 from $1.90/hrRTX 4070 Ti 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 SXM5 dominates in FP16 performance with 1979 TFLOPS versus the RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS: this enables approximately 68 times faster tensor operations for neural network training and inference. Its FP32 throughput of 67 TFLOPS still doubles the competitor's 29.1 TFLOPS, benefiting general-purpose simulations.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story: 3350 GB/s on the H100 SXM5 supports massive batch sizes in training large models, minimizing data bottlenecks and epochs. The RTX 4070 Ti's 504 GB/s limits it to smaller batches, suitable only for modest datasets. FP8 capability at 3958 TFLOPS on H100 accelerates quantized inference, unavailable at scale on the consumer card.

Power efficiency shifts with workload: H100 SXM5's 700W TDP yields higher throughput per watt in datacenter AI, while RTX 4070 Ti's 200W fits edge or prototyping.

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 4070 Ti

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 SXM5

Choose the H100 SXM5 for large-scale LLM training or inference demanding over 80 GB VRAM and 3350 GB/s bandwidth to process billion-parameter models without swapping. Its NVLink and InfiniBand interconnects enable multi-GPU clusters for scientific computing at 1979 TFLOPS FP16.

Enterprise users prioritizing speed over cost opt for it in production environments, where $3.58 average hourly pricing justifies 68-fold FP16 gains.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti

The RTX 4070 Ti serves budget prototyping, Stable Diffusion generation, or small fine-tuning tasks fitting within 12 GB VRAM and 504 GB/s bandwidth. Its $0.08 per hour starting price and 200W TDP make it ideal for individual developers or short experiments.

Gamers or light inference users benefit from PCIe simplicity without datacenter overhead.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 SXM5

H100 SXM5's 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 support massive models; RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X cannot accommodate large batches.

LLM Inference
H100 SXM5

3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth on H100 SXM5 enable high-throughput quantized serving; RTX 4070 Ti lacks scale at 29.1 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 4070 Ti suffices for small models under 12 GB at $0.08/hr; H100 SXM5 accelerates larger ones with 67 TFLOPS FP32.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 Ti

RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 and 504 GB/s handle image generation efficiently at low cost; H100 SXM5 overkill for single-user tasks.

Scientific Computing
H100 SXM5

H100 SXM5's NVLink, 700W TDP scalability, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth excel in simulations; RTX 4070 Ti limited by PCIe and 12 GB VRAM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: H100 SXM5 or RTX 4070 Ti?

The H100 SXM5 offers 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, compared to 12 GB GDDR6X on the RTX 4070 Ti. This allows H100 to load much larger models without offloading.

How do cloud prices compare for H100 SXM5 and RTX 4070 Ti?

H100 SXM5 starts at $0.80 per hour with an average of $3.58 across 34 offers. RTX 4070 Ti is far cheaper at $0.08 per hour averaging $0.22 across 5 offers.

What is the FP16 performance difference?

H100 SXM5 achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16, about 68 times the RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training significantly.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

H100 SXM5 provides 3350 GB/s, over six times the RTX 4070 Ti's 504 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in ML workflows.

What are the TDP ratings?

H100 SXM5 consumes 700W for datacenter performance, while RTX 4070 Ti uses 200W suitable for consumer setups. Power scales with compute demands.

Can RTX 4070 Ti replace H100 SXM5 for AI training?

No, RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 29.1 TFLOPS limit it to small models. H100 SXM5's 80-94 GB and 1979 TFLOPS are essential for large-scale training.

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.

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