H200 SXM vs RTX 3090 Ti

HoppervsAmpereUpdated 35 days ago

The H200 emerges as the superior choice for prevalent AI workloads: 1979 TFLOPS FP16 and 141 GB VRAM enable training and inference impossible on RTX 3090 Ti's 35.6 TFLOPS and 24 GB. Cost disparity fades for production-scale tasks demanding peak performance.

H200 SXM from $1.99/hrRTX 3090 Ti from $0.20/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecH200RTX-3090
TDP700W350W
VRAM141 GB24 GB
CUDA Cores16,89610,496
Memory TypeHBM3eGDDR6X
ArchitectureHopperAmpere
Form FactorsSXM, NVLPCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBandNVLink
Tensor Cores528328
FP8 Performance3,958 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance1,979 TFLOPS35.6 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance67 TFLOPS35.6 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance3,958 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth4,800 GB/s936 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The H200's 1979 TFLOPS FP16 vastly outpaces the RTX 3090 Ti's 35.6 TFLOPS: this enables faster model training and inference for large neural networks where half-precision dominates. FP32 performance shows 67 TFLOPS on H200 against 35.6 TFLOPS on RTX 3090 Ti, benefiting scientific simulations requiring single-precision accuracy. Memory bandwidth of 4800 GB/s on H200 supports massive batch sizes in deep learning, reducing bottlenecks in data-heavy workloads, while 936 GB/s on RTX 3090 Ti limits scalability for models exceeding 24 GB VRAM. The 141 GB HBM3e versus 24 GB GDDR6X directly impacts handling of large language models, allowing H200 to process sequences without excessive swapping. Power draw at 700W TDP for H200 demands robust cooling, contrasting the 350W of RTX 3090 Ti suited for lighter setups.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

H200 SXM

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
Vultr
Vultr
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$1.99/GPU/hr
Available
Lambda Labs
Lambda Labs
NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper
96GB VRAM
$2.29/GPU/hr
Available
Nebius
Nebius
NVIDIA H200 SXM
141GB VRAM
$2.45/GPU/hr
CoreWeave
CoreWeave
8×NVIDIA H200 SXM
141GB VRAM
$2.58/GPU/hr
$20.64/hr total (8×)
Ori
Ori
4×NVIDIA H200 SXM
141GB VRAM
$3.50/GPU/hr
$14.00/hr total (4×)
Available

RTX 3090 Ti

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
24GB VRAM
$0.20/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
24GB VRAM
$0.21/GPU/hr
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
24GB VRAM
$0.25/GPU/hr
$1.01/hr total (4×)
Available
Vast.ai
Vast.ai
4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
24GB VRAM
$0.27/GPU/hr
$1.07/hr total (4×)
Available
LeaderGPU
LeaderGPU
8×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
24GB VRAM
$0.29/GPU/hr
$2.29/hr total (8×)
Available

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When to Choose the H200 SXM

Enterprises training massive LLMs select the H200: its 141 GB VRAM accommodates full model loading without partitioning. High-frequency inference pipelines benefit from 3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 4800 GB/s bandwidth for low-latency serving at scale. Cloud users prioritizing throughput over cost choose H200 despite $3.99 per hour average pricing.

When to Choose the RTX 3090 Ti

Budget-conscious developers opt for RTX 3090 Ti: at $0.25 per hour average, it handles fine-tuning or inference on models fitting 24 GB VRAM. Prototyping Stable Diffusion or small-scale scientific computing leverages 35.6 TFLOPS FP16 efficiently without overprovisioning. Low TDP of 350W suits edge or multi-GPU consumer rigs.

Use Cases

LLM Training
H200 SXM

H200's 141 GB VRAM and 1979 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive models and large batches. RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB limits scale.

LLM Inference
H200 SXM

3958 TFLOPS FP8 and 4800 GB/s bandwidth on H200 deliver high throughput for production serving. RTX 3090 Ti suits only small deployments.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 3090 Ti manages datasets under 24 GB at $0.25 per hour average. H200 accelerates larger parameter counts with 67 TFLOPS FP32.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 3090 Ti

24 GB VRAM on RTX 3090 Ti suffices for image generation at 35.6 TFLOPS FP16. H200 overkill for typical resolutions.

Scientific Computing
H200 SXM

H200's 67 TFLOPS FP32 excels in simulations needing precision and bandwidth. RTX 3090 Ti viable for modest datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: H200 or RTX 3090 Ti?

The H200 offers 141 GB HBM3e VRAM. RTX 3090 Ti provides 24 GB GDDR6X, limiting large model handling.

What is the FP16 performance difference?

H200 achieves 1979 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 3090 Ti reaches 35.6 TFLOPS, over 55 times less for AI acceleration.

How do cloud prices compare?

H200 SXM starts at $3.05 per hour average $3.99 across 19 offers. RTX 3090 Ti from $0.10 per hour average $0.25 across 5 offers.

Is H200 better for LLM training?

Yes, 4800 GB/s bandwidth and 141 GB VRAM support huge batches. RTX 3090 Ti constrains with 936 GB/s and 24 GB.

What are the TDPs?

H200 consumes 700W TDP for datacenter use. RTX 3090 Ti uses 350W, easier for consumer power supplies.

Can RTX 3090 Ti handle Stable Diffusion?

RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB VRAM and 35.6 TFLOPS FP16 generate images effectively. H200 unnecessary for standard workflows.

Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX 3090?

Cloud rental prices for both the H200 and RTX 3090 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 3090?

The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find H200 and RTX 3090 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 3090?

The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The H200 delivers 55.6x the FP16 throughput and 5.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3090.

H200 SXM vs RTX 3090 Ti: 55.6x FP16 Gap, 141GB vs 24GB | GPUPerHour