Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 170W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 112 |
| FP8 Performance | 3,958 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,979 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 3,958 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Memory capacity sets the GPUs apart fundamentally: the H200's 141 GB HBM3e supports massive models and batch sizes that exceed 12 GB GDDR6 limits on the RTX 3060 Ti, enabling single-GPU inference for large language models up to hundreds of billions of parameters. Bandwidth amplifies this: 4800 GB/s on H200 sustains high-throughput data movement critical for training loops, while 360 GB/s on RTX 3060 Ti constrains large-batch processing and increases latency in memory-bound tasks. FP16 performance favors H200 decisively at 1979 TFLOPS versus 12.7 TFLOPS, accelerating mixed-precision training common in deep learning; its FP32 at 67 TFLOPS still outpaces the RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS for simulation workloads. The H200's FP8 capability at 3958 TFLOPS optimizes low-precision inference, unavailable on the consumer card. Power draw reflects scaling: 700W TDP suits data centers, while 170W enables desktop efficiency but limits sustained peaks.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
H200 NVL
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vultr | NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 72 vCPU 480GB RAM 960GB Storage | Atlanta | $1.99/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Lambda Labs | NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper 96GB VRAM | 96GB | 64 vCPU 432GB RAM 4096GB Storage | Virginia | $2.29/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Nebius | NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 16 vCPU 200GB RAM | 🌍Europe | $2.45/GPU/hr | |||
 CoreWeave | 8×NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 128 vCPU 0GB RAM 61440GB Storage | United States | $2.58/GPU/hr $20.64/hr total (8×) | |||
 Ori | 4×NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB VRAM | 141GB | 96 vCPU 960GB RAM 12000GB Storage | London | $3.50/GPU/hr $14.00/hr total (4×) | Available |
RTX 3060 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 36 vCPU 31GB RAM 862GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 128 vCPU 336GB RAM 1431GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.90/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 24 vCPU 55GB RAM 1940GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 3050GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the H200 NVL
Opt for the H200 NVL in large-scale AI training or inference where 141 GB VRAM handles models exceeding 12 GB capacities, such as full fine-tuning of 70B-parameter LLMs. Its 4800 GB/s bandwidth and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 excel in distributed setups via NVLink and InfiniBand, justifying $0.50 to $2.39 per hour for production deployments.
When to Choose the RTX 3060 Ti
Select the RTX 3060 Ti for budget-conscious prototyping, gaming, or small-scale inference with models fitting within 12 GB VRAM at 360 GB/s bandwidth. At $0.03 to $0.06 per hour and 170W TDP, it suits development testing or Stable Diffusion runs without enterprise overhead.
Use Cases
H200's 141 GB VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 support massive batch sizes and large models infeasible on RTX 3060 Ti's 12 GB. Bandwidth at 4800 GB/s accelerates distributed training.
141 GB HBM3e enables single-GPU serving of huge models with 3958 TFLOPS FP8, far beyond 12 GB GDDR6 limits. NVLink interconnects scale multi-GPU inference efficiently.
High FP16 at 1979 TFLOPS and 141 GB VRAM handle parameter-efficient fine-tuning of large LLMs. RTX 3060 Ti restricts to smaller models within 12 GB.
RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 suffices for image generation at low cost of $0.03 per hour. H200 overkill for consumer-scale diffusion tasks.
67 TFLOPS FP32 and 4800 GB/s bandwidth excel in simulations needing high precision and data throughput. RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS limits complex computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between H200 NVL and RTX 3060 Ti?▾
H200 NVL provides 141 GB HBM3e VRAM, enabling large models, while RTX 3060 Ti offers 12 GB GDDR6 for smaller workloads. This gap affects batch sizes and model capacity directly.
How do cloud prices compare for these GPUs?▾
H200 NVL starts at $0.50 per hour averaging $2.39 across four offers; RTX 3060 Ti begins at $0.03 per hour averaging $0.06 across two offers. Pricing reflects enterprise versus consumer positioning.
Which has higher FP16 performance?▾
H200 delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16, vastly superior to RTX 3060 Ti's 12.7 TFLOPS. This boosts AI training speed significantly.
What are the memory bandwidth specs?▾
H200 achieves 4800 GB/s with HBM3e; RTX 3060 Ti reaches 360 GB/s with GDDR6. Higher bandwidth on H200 reduces bottlenecks in data-heavy tasks.
What is the TDP for each GPU?▾
H200 requires 700W TDP for data center use; RTX 3060 Ti uses 170W for efficient desktop operation. Power scales with performance capabilities.
Can RTX 3060 Ti handle LLM inference?▾
RTX 3060 Ti manages small LLMs within 12 GB VRAM at 12.7 TFLOPS FP16, but struggles with larger models. H200's 141 GB supports production-scale inference.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 and RTX 3060 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 H200 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H200 and RTX 3060 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 H200 and the RTX 3060?▾
The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The H200 delivers 155.8x the FP16 throughput and 13.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.