Tesla P100 vs RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

PascalvsAda LovelaceUpdated 35 days ago

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER emerges as the winner for most common use cases like AI training and inference, thanks to 44.1 TFLOPS compute surpassing P100's 9.3 TFLOPS by 4.7x alongside Ada Lovelace optimizations, despite slightly lower 672 GB/s bandwidth.

Tesla P100 from $0.60/hrRTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti SUPER dominates in raw compute with 44.1 TFLOPS FP32, 4.7 times the P100's 9.3 TFLOPS, enabling faster model training epochs and inference queries in deep learning pipelines. Matching FP16 at 44.1 TFLOPS versus 9.3 TFLOPS supports accelerated half-precision operations common in transformer models, reducing training time by up to 4.7x on compute-bound tasks. The P100 counters with superior 732 GB/s HBM2 bandwidth over 672 GB/s GDDR6X, sustaining larger batch sizes in memory-intensive scenarios like LLM fine-tuning with 16 GB models. Newer Ada Lovelace efficiency improves performance per watt despite 285W TDP versus 250W, yielding better scalability in single-GPU inference. NVLink on P100 aids multi-GPU training coherence, absent on PCIe-only RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

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 Ti 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

Opt for the NVIDIA Tesla P100 in bandwidth-critical workloads such as scientific simulations or legacy HPC codes leveraging 732 GB/s HBM2 to handle massive datasets without throttling. Its NVLink interconnect excels in multi-GPU clusters for distributed training, and cloud pricing from $0.07/hr suits ultra-budget constraints where 9.3 TFLOPS suffices for lighter inference.

When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Choose the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for compute-heavy AI tasks like LLM training, where 44.1 TFLOPS FP32 delivers 4.7x speedup over P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Its Ada architecture optimizes modern frameworks for inference and fine-tuning, with 16 GB VRAM matching P100 at lower average $0.17/hr pricing and PCIe simplicity for single-node deployments.

Use Cases

LLM Training
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.1 TFLOPS FP32 provides 4.7x faster training than P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. Its modern architecture handles large models efficiently.

LLM Inference
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Higher 44.1 TFLOPS FP16 on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER accelerates batch inference 4.7x over P100. Ada cores optimize low-latency serving.

Fine-tuning
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

44.1 TFLOPS compute on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER speeds fine-tuning epochs versus P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. 16 GB VRAM supports mid-sized models.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER leverages Ada tensor cores for 4.7x faster image generation than P100. Gaming heritage enhances creative workflows.

Scientific Computing
Tesla P100

P100's 732 GB/s HBM2 bandwidth outperforms 672 GB/s on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for memory-bound simulations. NVLink aids multi-GPU scaling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

The NVIDIA Tesla P100 leads with 732 GB/s HBM2 bandwidth compared to 672 GB/s GDDR6X on RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. This benefits memory-intensive tasks like large batch training.

What are the FP32 performance differences?

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 44.1 TFLOPS FP32, 4.7x higher than P100's 9.3 TFLOPS. This accelerates compute-bound ML workloads significantly.

Which has more VRAM?

Both offer 16 GB, P100 in HBM2 and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in GDDR6X. HBM2 provides higher bandwidth for data-heavy apps.

What are the cloud rental prices?

P100 starts at $0.07/hr (avg $0.25/hr) across 3 offers; RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at $0.09/hr (avg $0.17/hr) across 2 offers. P100 edges lowest entry price.

Which GPU is more power efficient?

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 44.1 TFLOPS per 285W TDP offers better perf/W than P100's 9.3 TFLOPS at 250W. It suits dense cloud instances.

Does P100 support NVLink?

Yes, P100 includes NVLink for multi-GPU communication, unlike PCIe-only RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. This aids scaled training clusters.

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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