H100 vs TITAN V

HoppervsVoltaUpdated 36 days ago

The H100 emerges as the clear winner for contemporary AI and computing tasks due to its overwhelming advantages: 1979 TFLOPS FP16, 80 to 94 GB VRAM, and 3350 GB/s bandwidth enable modern workloads infeasible on the TITAN V. Unless constrained to legacy setups, the H100 delivers unmatched efficiency and scalability.

H100 from $1.90/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH100TITAN-V
TDP700W250W
VRAM80-94 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores16,8965,120
Memory TypeHBM3HBM2
ArchitectureHopperVolta
Form FactorsSXM5, PCIe, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand
Tensor Cores528640
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS13.8 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS6.9 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth3,350 GB/s653 GB/s

Performance Analysis

Compute throughput defines the core performance chasm: the H100's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 capability accelerates deep learning training by over 140 times relative to the TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, enabling faster iterations on large neural networks. FP32 performance at 67 TFLOPS on the H100 versus 13.8 TFLOPS supports superior general-purpose computing and simulation tasks. The H100's FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS further optimizes inference for massive language models, a feature absent in the TITAN V.

Memory specifications profoundly impact real-world workloads. The H100's 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM accommodates models exceeding 70 billion parameters without offloading, while the TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2 restricts batch sizes and model scales. Bandwidth of 3350 GB/s on the H100 sustains high-throughput data movement for training with large batches, reducing bottlenecks compared to 653 GB/s on the TITAN V. Higher TDP at 700W for the H100 demands robust cooling and power infrastructure, contrasting the TITAN V's efficient 250W draw.

These deltas translate to practical gains: H100 deployments handle enterprise-scale AI training in hours, not days, while TITAN V suits prototyping small models.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

H100

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

Select the H100 for demanding AI and machine learning workloads requiring vast memory and compute. Its 80 to 94 GB VRAM and 3350 GB/s bandwidth excel in training large language models or running inference at scale, with FP16 at 1979 TFLOPS enabling rapid experimentation. Cloud pricing from $0.80 per hour across 56 providers facilitates accessible high-performance computing without upfront hardware costs.

When to Choose the TITAN V

Opt for the TITAN V in scenarios with existing legacy hardware or stringent power constraints. Its 250W TDP fits compact desktops or low-energy environments, and 12 GB HBM2 suffices for lightweight prototyping, fine-tuning small models, or basic FP32 tasks at 13.8 TFLOPS. Absence of cloud offers positions it for on-premises use where acquisition costs remain low.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H100

H100's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 80 to 94 GB VRAM handle massive datasets and models, accelerating training by orders of magnitude over TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS and 12 GB.

LLM Inference
H100

FP8 performance at 3958 TFLOPS and high bandwidth of 3350 GB/s on H100 optimize low-latency serving for large models, far surpassing TITAN V capabilities.

Fine-tuning
H100

H100's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and expansive VRAM support efficient fine-tuning of billion-parameter models, while TITAN V limits scale with 12 GB HBM2.

Stable Diffusion
H100

H100 processes high-resolution generations rapidly with 1979 TFLOPS FP16, enabling larger batches than TITAN V's constrained 13.8 TFLOPS and memory.

Scientific Computing
H100

Superior FP32 at 67 TFLOPS and NVLink interconnects on H100 scale simulations across clusters, outperforming TITAN V's single PCIe setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more VRAM does the H100 have than the TITAN V?

The H100 provides 80 to 94 GB HBM3 VRAM, which is 6.7 to 7.8 times more than the TITAN V's 12 GB HBM2. This enables handling significantly larger models and datasets. Batch sizes increase substantially as a result.

What is the FP16 performance difference between H100 and TITAN V?

H100 achieves 1979 TFLOPS in FP16, over 143 times the TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS. This gap accelerates AI training dramatically. Inference workloads benefit similarly.

Is the H100 available on cloud platforms unlike TITAN V?

H100 offers start at $0.80 per hour, averaging $3.17 per hour across 56 live providers. TITAN V has no current cloud availability. This makes H100 ideal for on-demand scaling.

How do power requirements compare?

H100 draws 700W TDP, requiring data center infrastructure, versus TITAN V's 250W suited for desktops. Efficiency per watt favors H100 in high-compute scenarios. TITAN V conserves energy for light tasks.

Can TITAN V handle modern AI tasks?

TITAN V's 12 GB VRAM and 13.8 TFLOPS limit it to small models under 1 billion parameters. H100 excels beyond this with 80 to 94 GB and 1979 TFLOPS FP16. Legacy use cases remain viable.

What architectures power these GPUs?

H100 uses Hopper from 2022 with features like FP8 support at 3958 TFLOPS. TITAN V relies on Volta from 2017 without such optimizations. The five-year gap drives vast performance leaps.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H100 or the TITAN V?

Cloud rental prices for both the H100 and TITAN V 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 V?

The H100 has 80 to 94 GB of HBM3 memory. The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find H100 and TITAN V 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 V?

The H100 uses the Hopper architecture (2022) while the TITAN V uses Volta (2017). The H100 delivers 143.4x the FP16 throughput and 5.1x the memory bandwidth of the TITAN V.

H100 vs TITAN V: 143.4x FP16 Gap, 94GB vs 12GB | GPUPerHour