H100 SXM5 vs RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

HoppervsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The H100 SXM5 emerges as the winner for primary cloud GPU use cases like AI training and inference. Its 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80 to 94 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth deliver unmatched throughput for large models, far outpacing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER despite higher pricing.

H100 SXM5 from $1.90/hrRTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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 excels in compute-intensive tasks due to its FP16 performance of 1979 TFLOPS, dwarfing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 29.1 TFLOPS: this gap accelerates machine learning training where mixed-precision FP16 or bfloat16 dominates. FP32 performance follows suit at 67 TFLOPS for H100 SXM5 versus 29.1 TFLOPS, benefiting simulations and graphics rendering. The H100 SXM5's FP8 capability of 3958 TFLOPS further optimizes large-scale inference.

Memory bandwidth defines workload feasibility: 3350 GB/s on H100 SXM5 supports massive batch sizes and models exceeding 12 GB VRAM on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, preventing out-of-memory errors in transformer training. Lower 504 GB/s on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER limits it to smaller datasets. Power draw reflects scale, with H100 SXM5 at 700W TDP versus 200W, demanding robust cooling in datacenters but enabling sustained peak performance.

These specs translate to real-world speedups: H100 SXM5 handles enterprise-scale LLMs where RTX 4070 Ti SUPER suits 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
Voltage Park
Voltage Park
8×NVIDIA H100 SXM5
80GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
$15.92/hr total (8×)

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

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

The H100 SXM5 suits large-scale AI training and inference requiring over 12 GB VRAM. Its 80 to 94 GB HBM3 capacity fits billion-parameter models, while 3350 GB/s bandwidth enables high batch sizes. Users in research or production deploying FP16 workloads benefit from 1979 TFLOPS, justifying $0.80 to $3.51 per hour costs.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER fits budget-conscious tasks like gaming, video editing, or small model fine-tuning. With 12 GB GDDR6X and 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 or FP32, it handles Stable Diffusion or lightweight inference efficiently at $0.09 to $0.17 per hour. Low 200W TDP suits edge or desktop clouds.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100 SXM5

H100 SXM5's 80-94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 support training massive LLMs that exceed RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 12 GB limit.

LLM Inference
H100 SXM5

3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 3350 GB/s bandwidth on H100 SXM5 enable high-throughput serving of large models, outperforming RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 29.1 TFLOPS.

Fine-tuning
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and 29.1 TFLOPS suffice for fine-tuning smaller models at low cost of $0.09 per hour.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles image generation efficiently with 504 GB/s bandwidth and 200W TDP, ideal for creative workflows.

Scientific Computing
H100 SXM5

H100 SXM5's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnect accelerate simulations requiring high precision and scalability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM capacity of H100 SXM5 versus RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

H100 SXM5 provides 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 12 GB GDDR6X. This enables H100 SXM5 to load much larger models.

How do FP16 performances compare?

H100 SXM5 achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reaches 29.1 TFLOPS. The difference speeds up AI training significantly on H100 SXM5.

What are the cloud pricing ranges?

H100 SXM5 starts at $0.80 per hour, averaging $3.51 per hour across 34 offers. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER begins at $0.09 per hour, averaging $0.17 per hour across 2 offers.

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

H100 SXM5 delivers 3350 GB/s. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers 504 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on H100 SXM5 supports larger batch sizes.

What are the TDP ratings?

H100 SXM5 consumes 700W TDP. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses 200W. Lower TDP makes RTX 4070 Ti SUPER suitable for power-constrained setups.

What architectures do they use?

H100 SXM5 employs Hopper from 2022. RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses Ada Lovelace from 2023. Hopper optimizes for datacenter AI tasks.

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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