Tesla P100 vs RTX 4070 SUPER

PascalvsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 4070 SUPER emerges victorious for prevalent machine learning use cases like LLM inference and fine-tuning. Its 35.5 TFLOPS compute power eclipses the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS by 3.8 times, driving faster iterations despite reduced VRAM. Memory-critical exceptions aside, Ada performance defines the choice.

Tesla P100 from $0.60/hrRTX 4070 SUPER from $0.50/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecP100RTX-4070
TDP250W200W
VRAM16 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores3,5845,888
Memory TypeHBM2GDDR6X
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Form FactorsSXM2, PCIePCIe
InterconnectNVLink
FP16 Performance9.3 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance9.3 TFLOPS29.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance4.7 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth732 GB/s504 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms the P100 in compute throughput: 35.5 TFLOPS versus 9.3 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 represents a 3.8 times increase. This disparity accelerates deep learning training and inference, where half-precision FP16 dominates modern workflows, reducing epochs from days to hours on equivalent datasets.

Memory profiles differ markedly. The P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the RTX 4070 SUPER's 504 GB/s by 45 percent, supporting larger batch sizes in training loops and minimizing data transfer bottlenecks. Coupled with 16 GB versus 12 GB VRAM, the P100 handles bigger models or higher resolutions without out-of-memory errors.

Efficiency metrics favor the RTX 4070 SUPER. Its 220 W TDP yields 0.161 TFLOPS per watt, compared to the P100's 0.037 TFLOPS per watt at 250 W. Ada Lovelace enhancements further boost real-world ML throughput beyond raw specs.

Live Cloud Pricing

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Tesla P100

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
LeaderGPU
LeaderGPU
2×NVIDIA Tesla P100
16GB VRAM
$0.60/GPU/hr
$1.20/hr total (2×)
Available

RTX 4070 SUPER

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
12GB VRAM
$0.50/GPU/hr

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When to Choose the Tesla P100

The P100 suits memory-bound workloads like large-scale scientific simulations. Its 16 GB HBM2 VRAM and 732 GB/s bandwidth enable batch sizes 45 percent larger than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X at 504 GB/s. NVLink interconnect facilitates multi-GPU scaling, unavailable on the RTX 4070 SUPER. At $0.07 per hour starting price, it offers unmatched value for budget deployments.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER

Select the RTX 4070 SUPER for compute-heavy AI tasks such as model training. The 35.5 TFLOPS rating crushes the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS, slashing inference latency by up to 3.8 times. Lower 220 W TDP delivers superior efficiency at 0.161 TFLOPS per watt. Ada architecture optimizes modern frameworks, ideal for single-node prosumer setups.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 4070 SUPER

RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.5 TFLOPS outperforms P100's 9.3 TFLOPS by 3.8 times for faster convergence. P100's extra VRAM helps only extremely large models.

LLM Inference
RTX 4070 SUPER

Higher 35.5 TFLOPS on RTX 4070 SUPER reduces latency versus P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Bandwidth edge on P100 matters less for batched serving.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 4070 SUPER accelerates with 35.5 TFLOPS; P100's 16 GB VRAM and 732 GB/s bandwidth suit larger adapters. Choice hinges on model scale.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 SUPER

Ada Lovelace on RTX 4070 SUPER leverages 35.5 TFLOPS for rapid generation over P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Modern tensor cores enhance diffusion efficiency.

Scientific Computing
Tesla P100

P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB HBM2 handle large datasets better than RTX 4070 SUPER's 504 GB/s and 12 GB. NVLink enables multi-GPU simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP32 performance of P100 versus RTX 4070 SUPER?

The P100 delivers 9.3 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 4070 SUPER achieves 35.5 TFLOPS, a 3.8 times advantage. This boosts ML workloads significantly.

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

P100 provides 732 GB/s with HBM2. RTX 4070 SUPER offers 504 GB/s GDDR6X, 45 percent less. Higher bandwidth aids large-batch processing.

What are the cloud pricing details for these GPUs?

P100 rentals start at $0.07 per hour, averaging $0.25 per hour over three offers. RTX 4070 SUPER has no live cloud offers available.

How do TDPs compare between P100 and RTX 4070 SUPER?

P100 consumes 250 W TDP. RTX 4070 SUPER uses 220 W. This yields 0.161 TFLOPS per watt on SUPER versus 0.037 on P100.

Does RTX 4070 SUPER support NVLink?

RTX 4070 SUPER lacks NVLink, relying on PCIe. P100 includes NVLink for multi-GPU communication. This limits scaling on SUPER.

Which has more VRAM?

P100 features 16 GB HBM2. RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB GDDR6X. Extra capacity on P100 supports larger models.

Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 4070?

Cloud rental prices for both the P100 and RTX 4070 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 4070?

The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find P100 and RTX 4070 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 4070?

The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 delivers 3.1x the FP16 throughput and 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the P100.

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