Tesla P100 vs RTX 4070 Ti

PascalvsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 4070 Ti claims victory for prevalent AI training and inference use cases. Triple the FP16 and FP32 performance at 29.1 TFLOPS over 9.3 TFLOPS drives faster iterations despite reduced VRAM. Lower average cloud cost of $0.22 per hour and modern architecture solidify its edge for most users.

Tesla P100 from $0.60/hrRTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti provides 29.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, exactly three times the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS per precision. This superiority accelerates training cycles and inference throughput in compute-intensive deep learning pipelines. Equal FP16 and FP32 rates on both GPUs ensure no precision downgrade penalty, optimizing frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch for mixed-precision workflows. Higher throughput on the RTX 4070 Ti shortens epochs in large model training. The P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth outpaces the RTX 4070 Ti's 504 GB/s: this enables larger batch sizes in memory-constrained scenarios, reducing overhead in data loading for inference or training. Lower bandwidth on the RTX 4070 Ti may bottleneck massive datasets despite superior flops.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

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 Ti

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 applications: its 16 GB HBM2 exceeds the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X, accommodating larger models or datasets. Superior 732 GB/s bandwidth supports expansive batch sizes in training simulations. NVLink interconnect enables efficient multi-GPU scaling in datacenter clusters. Starting at $0.07 per hour, it delivers value for high-memory scientific tasks.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti

The RTX 4070 Ti dominates compute-focused workloads with 29.1 TFLOPS versus 9.3 TFLOPS, tripling performance for training and inference. Its 200W TDP undercuts the P100's 250W for better efficiency in power-limited clouds. Ada Lovelace architecture enhances features like ray tracing for hybrid AI graphics tasks. Average $0.22 per hour pricing across 5 offers ensures greater availability.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 4070 Ti

RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 triples P100's 9.3 TFLOPS, speeding large model optimization. Higher compute handles transformer scale efficiently.

LLM Inference
RTX 4070 Ti

29.1 TFLOPS on RTX 4070 Ti reduces serving latency versus P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Suits high-throughput deployment.

Fine-tuning
Either

P100's 16 GB VRAM aids large-batch fine-tuning; RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS accelerates iterations.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 Ti

RTX 4070 Ti leverages 29.1 TFLOPS and Ada features for faster diffusion generation over P100.

Scientific Computing
Tesla P100

P100's 732 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM excel in memory-heavy simulations versus RTX 4070 Ti's 504 GB/s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

The P100 achieves 732 GB/s with HBM2, surpassing the RTX 4070 Ti's 504 GB/s GDDR6X. This aids larger batches in training. Higher bandwidth mitigates data stalls.

What are the FP32 performance figures?

RTX 4070 Ti delivers 29.1 TFLOPS FP32; P100 provides 9.3 TFLOPS. The three-fold difference boosts compute tasks. Both match FP16 rates.

How do cloud prices compare?

P100 ranges from $0.07/hr averaging $0.25/hr over 3 offers; RTX 4070 Ti from $0.08/hr averaging $0.22/hr across 5 offers. RTX 4070 Ti offers better average value.

Which has more VRAM?

P100 features 16 GB HBM2 versus RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X. Extra capacity fits bigger models. P100 suits VRAM-limited jobs.

What are the TDP ratings?

P100 consumes 250W TDP; RTX 4070 Ti uses 200W. Lower TDP enhances density in clouds. Efficiency favors RTX 4070 Ti.

Does P100 support multi-GPU interconnects?

P100 includes NVLink for fast inter-GPU links; RTX 4070 Ti relies on PCIe. NVLink accelerates scaled training. Datacenter setups benefit.

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.