Specifications Compared
| Spec | P100 | RTX-3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 220W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 5,888 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | SXM2, PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| FP16 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 20.3 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 20.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 4.7 TFLOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 732 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3070 Ti outperforms the P100 in raw compute with 20.3 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 compared to 9.3 TFLOPS, enabling faster model training and inference passes. Training large neural networks benefits from this 118 percent increase, as more floating-point operations process per second. Inference workloads similarly accelerate, reducing latency for real-time applications. The P100 counters with superior memory specs: 16 GB HBM2 VRAM versus 8 GB GDDR6 and 732 GB/s bandwidth against 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth sustains larger batch sizes in memory-bound scenarios, preventing bottlenecks during data loading. For example, training with batch sizes exceeding what 8 GB VRAM allows requires the P100. Overall, Ampere's efficiency shines in compute-heavy tasks, while Pascal's HBM2 aids data-intensive ones.
Live Cloud Pricing
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Tesla P100
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LeaderGPU | 2×NVIDIA Tesla P100 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 0 vCPU 256GB RAM 960GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.60/GPU/hr $1.20/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the Tesla P100
Select the P100 for workloads demanding high memory capacity or bandwidth. Its 16 GB HBM2 VRAM handles larger models or datasets that exceed the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB limit. The 732 GB/s bandwidth supports massive batch sizes in scientific simulations or legacy Pascal-optimized code. NVLink interconnect enables multi-GPU scaling unavailable on the RTX 3070 Ti.
When to Choose the RTX 3070 Ti
The RTX 3070 Ti suits cost-sensitive modern machine learning projects. It delivers 20.3 TFLOPS at an average $0.08 per hour, over seven times cheaper than the P100's $0.60 per hour. Lower 220W TDP and PCIe form factor simplify deployment in consumer-grade clouds for training or inference.
Use Cases
The RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance doubles the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS for faster training iterations. Lower $0.08 per hour cost scales economically for extended runs.
Higher 20.3 TFLOPS FP16 throughput on RTX 3070 Ti reduces inference latency compared to P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Budget pricing at $0.06 per hour from supports high-volume deployments.
RTX 3070 Ti accelerates fine-tuning with 118 percent more FP32 performance at 20.3 TFLOPS. PCIe compatibility fits diverse cloud setups affordably.
RTX 3070 Ti handles generation quickly via 20.3 TFLOPS, but P100's 16 GB VRAM aids high-resolution batches. Choice depends on memory needs versus speed.
P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB HBM2 excel in data-heavy simulations. NVLink supports multi-GPU precision computing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM: P100 or RTX 3070 Ti?▾
The P100 provides 16 GB HBM2 VRAM, double the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6. This makes P100 better for memory-intensive tasks. Bandwidth also favors P100 at 732 GB/s over 448 GB/s.
What is the FP32 performance difference between P100 and RTX 3070 Ti?▾
RTX 3070 Ti achieves 20.3 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. This boosts training and inference speeds significantly. FP16 matches this delta at identical rates per GPU.
How do cloud prices compare for P100 versus RTX 3070 Ti?▾
P100 rents from $0.60 per hour on average across one offer. RTX 3070 Ti starts at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.08 across two offers. The Ti offers better value for compute.
Does P100 or RTX 3070 Ti have higher memory bandwidth?▾
P100 leads with 732 GB/s bandwidth from HBM2, versus RTX 3070 Ti's 448 GB/s GDDR6. Higher bandwidth aids large batch processing. This impacts memory-bound workloads directly.
What architectures do P100 and RTX 3070 Ti use?▾
P100 uses Pascal from 2016, while RTX 3070 Ti employs Ampere from 2020. Ampere doubles FP performance to 20.3 TFLOPS. Pascal offers NVLink for interconnect.
Which has lower power consumption: P100 or RTX 3070 Ti?▾
RTX 3070 Ti consumes 220W TDP, below P100's 250W. This eases cooling in clouds. Performance per watt favors Ampere at 20.3 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 3070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the P100 and RTX 3070 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 P100 have compared to the RTX 3070?▾
The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find P100 and RTX 3070 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 P100 and the RTX 3070?▾
The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3070 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3070 delivers 2.2x the FP16 throughput and 1.6x the memory bandwidth of the P100.