Specifications Compared
| Spec | H100 | RTX-5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 180W |
| VRAM | 80-94 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 4,608 |
| Memory Type | HBM3 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | SXM5, PCIe, NVL | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 144 |
| FP8 Performance | 3,958 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,979 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 3,958 TOPS | 370 TOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,350 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The H100 SXM5 dominates in raw compute with 1979 TFLOPS FP16 versus the RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS, enabling faster AI model training where mixed-precision computations prevail. Its FP32 rate of 67 TFLOPS exceeds the RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS, but the FP16 to FP32 ratio on the H100 favors deep learning acceleration over general graphics. For inference, the H100's FP8 capability at 3958 TFLOPS supports ultra-efficient large language model deployments, a feature absent in the consumer card. Memory bandwidth defines practical limits: the H100's 3350 GB/s sustains massive batch sizes for training billion-parameter models, while the RTX 5060's 448 GB/s restricts it to smaller batches or models under 12 GB VRAM. Power draw further separates them, with the H100 at 700W for sustained peaks versus 180W on the RTX 5060, impacting cooling and cost in dense setups. These specs translate to the H100 handling enterprise inference 50 to 100 times faster on large models.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
H100 SXM5
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hyperstack | 4×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 124 vCPU 720GB RAM 3300GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $7.60/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 2×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 60 vCPU 360GB RAM 1600GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $3.80/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 252 vCPU 1440GB RAM 6600GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr $15.20/hr total (8×) | Available | ||
Hyperstack | NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 28 vCPU 180GB RAM 850GB Storage | Canada | $1.90/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 8×NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM | 80GB | 252 vCPU 1440GB RAM 6600GB Storage | Canada | $1.95/GPU/hr $15.60/hr total (8×) | Available |
RTX 5060
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 128 vCPU 63GB RAM 1345GB Storage | Maryland | $0.27/GPU/hr $0.53/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the H100 SXM5
The H100 SXM5 excels in large-scale AI training and inference where 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM accommodates models exceeding 12 GB. Its 3350 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink interconnect enable multi-GPU clusters for distributed workloads, ideal for research labs or cloud providers. Cloud availability from $0.80 per hour across 33 offers makes it scalable without upfront hardware costs.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 fits gaming, content creation, or lightweight AI on desktops with its 180W TDP and PCIe form factor. Users with small models under 12 GB VRAM benefit from 23.1 TFLOPS FP16 at lower power and no rental fees. It serves hobbyists or developers prototyping before scaling to cloud H100 instances.
Use Cases
The H100 SXM5's 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle billion-parameter models with large batch sizes via 3350 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5060's 12 GB limits it to tiny models.
H100's 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and high bandwidth enable low-latency serving of large models. RTX 5060 suits only sub-12 GB models at 23.1 TFLOPS.
H100 supports full fine-tuning of large models with 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink scaling. RTX 5060 restricts to parameter-efficient methods due to 12 GB VRAM.
RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS and GDDR7 suffice for real-time image generation on desktops at 180W. H100 overkill for single-user creative tasks.
H100's 3350 GB/s bandwidth and InfiniBand interconnect accelerate simulations with massive datasets. RTX 5060 lacks scale for HPC clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between H100 SXM5 and RTX 5060?▾
The H100 SXM5 provides 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, far exceeding the RTX 5060's 12 GB GDDR7. This enables the H100 to load massive AI models without swapping. The RTX 5060 suits smaller workloads under 12 GB.
How do their FP16 performances compare?▾
H100 SXM5 delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16, over 85 times the RTX 5060's 23.1 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training on the H100. Consumer tasks see less disparity on the RTX 5060.
What are the power requirements?▾
The H100 SXM5 has a 700W TDP for datacenter use, while the RTX 5060 draws 180W for desktops. Lower power makes RTX 5060 easier for personal setups. H100 requires robust cooling.
Is the H100 available on cloud platforms?▾
H100 SXM5 cloud pricing starts at $0.80 per hour, averaging $3.56 per hour across 33 offers. No live offers exist for RTX 5060. This favors H100 for on-demand scaling.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
H100 SXM5 offers 3350 GB/s, about 7.5 times the RTX 5060's 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on H100 supports larger batches in training. RTX 5060 limits scale accordingly.
What architectures do they use?▾
H100 SXM5 uses Hopper from 2022 optimized for AI, while RTX 5060 employs Blackwell from 2025 for gaming and graphics. Hopper excels in FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS on H100. Blackwell balances consumer compute.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The RTX 5060 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find H100 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The H100 delivers 85.7x the FP16 throughput and 7.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.