Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 | RTX-2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 215W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 8-11 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 2,944 |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Turing |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | NVLink |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 368 |
| FP8 Performance | 3,958 TFLOPS | |
| FP16 Performance | 1,979 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 10.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | |
| INT8 Performance | 3,958 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 616 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The H200 SXM's FP16 performance of 1979 TFLOPS vastly outpaces the RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS: this disparity accelerates deep learning training by handling larger models and datasets in less time. For inference, the H200's FP8 capability at 3958 TFLOPS further enhances low-precision workloads common in deployment. FP32 performance shows the H200 at 67 TFLOPS versus 10.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 2080 Ti, which benefits general-purpose computing like simulations. Memory bandwidth presents a clear divide: 4800 GB/s on the H200 supports enormous batch sizes in training large language models, reducing iteration times, whereas 616 GB/s on the RTX 2080 Ti constrains scalability for datasets exceeding a few gigabytes. The H200's 141 GB VRAM enables loading full models without swapping, unlike the RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB limit that necessitates techniques like gradient checkpointing.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
H200 SXM
| 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 2080 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB VRAM | 11GB | 32 vCPU 63GB RAM 1273GB Storage | Maryland | $0.13/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the H200 SXM
Select the H200 SXM for large-scale AI training and inference: its 141 GB HBM3e VRAM accommodates models with hundreds of billions of parameters, and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 performance cuts training times dramatically. Datacenter tasks benefit from 4800 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink plus InfiniBand interconnects for multi-GPU scaling. At $1.19 per hour starting price, it justifies investment for production environments across 21 cloud offers.
When to Choose the RTX 2080 Ti
Opt for the RTX 2080 Ti in budget prototyping or small-scale inference: 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 suffices for models under 11 GB VRAM, and $0.06 per hour pricing across 6 offers minimizes costs. It fits lightweight fine-tuning or Stable Diffusion on modest hardware without needing SXM form factors. Legacy gaming setups leverage its PCIe compatibility for quick experimentation.
Use Cases
The H200 SXM's 141 GB VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 enable training massive models with large batch sizes. The RTX 2080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM limits it to small-scale work.
3958 TFLOPS FP8 on the H200 SXM supports high-throughput serving of large models. RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 handles only lightweight inference.
67 TFLOPS FP32 and 4800 GB/s bandwidth on H200 SXM accelerate parameter-efficient tuning. RTX 2080 Ti suits tiny datasets but bottlenecks larger ones.
RTX 2080 Ti's 10.1 TFLOPS FP16 generates images quickly at $0.06 per hour for consumer workflows. H200 SXM overkill unless scaling to high-resolution batches.
H200 SXM's 67 TFLOPS FP32 and InfiniBand interconnect excel in simulations. RTX 2080 Ti's lower specs restrict complex computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between H200 SXM and RTX 2080 Ti?▾
The H200 SXM provides 141 GB HBM3e VRAM, while the RTX 2080 Ti offers 11 GB GDDR6. This allows the H200 to load massive AI models without offloading. The RTX 2080 Ti suits smaller workloads fitting within 11 GB.
How do FP16 performances compare?▾
H200 SXM achieves 1979 TFLOPS in FP16, compared to 10.1 TFLOPS on RTX 2080 Ti. This results in nearly 200 times faster tensor operations for training. Inference benefits similarly from the H200's FP8 at 3958 TFLOPS.
What are the cloud pricing ranges?▾
H200 SXM starts at $1.19 per hour, averaging $3.83 per hour across 21 offers. RTX 2080 Ti begins at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.11 per hour across 6 offers. Budget tasks favor the RTX 2080 Ti.
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
H200 SXM delivers 4800 GB/s, far exceeding RTX 2080 Ti's 616 GB/s. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes in training. This impacts scalability for deep learning pipelines.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
H200 SXM consumes 700W TDP, suited for datacenter cooling. RTX 2080 Ti uses 215W, ideal for consumer or edge setups. Power efficiency favors RTX 2080 Ti in low-density environments.
Which architecture is newer?▾
H200 SXM uses Hopper from 2024 with advanced features like FP8. RTX 2080 Ti relies on Turing from 2018. Newer Hopper excels in modern AI accelerators.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX 2080?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 2080 has 8 to 11 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H200 and RTX 2080 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 2080?▾
The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 2080 uses Turing (2018). The H200 delivers 195.9x the FP16 throughput and 7.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2080.