RTX 3070 Ti vs Tesla V100 32GB

AmperevsVoltaUpdated 35 days ago

The RTX 3070 Ti emerges as the winner for most common cloud use cases like inference and fine-tuning: its $0.06/hr starting price delivers better FP32 performance at 20.3 TFLOPS versus V100 32GB's 15.7 TFLOPS and $0.29/hr minimum, offering superior cost-efficiency without sacrificing modernity.

Tesla V100 32GB from $0.19/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecRTX-3070V100
TDP220W300W
VRAM8 GB16-32 GB
CUDA Cores5,8885,120
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
ArchitectureAmpereVolta
Form FactorsPCIeSXM2, PCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 3.0
Tensor Cores184640
FP16 Performance20.3 TFLOPS125 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance20.3 TFLOPS15.7 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth448 GB/s900 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The V100 32GB dominates in FP16 performance at 125 TFLOPS, six times the RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS: this advantage accelerates mixed-precision training for deep learning models, reducing training times significantly. In contrast, the RTX 3070 Ti leads in FP32 at 20.3 TFLOPS over the V100's 15.7 TFLOPS, benefiting FP32-dominant inference or simulations where single-precision suffices.

Memory specifications profoundly affect workloads. The V100 32GB's 900 GB/s bandwidth and 32 GB VRAM enable larger batch sizes in model training, minimizing overhead and improving throughput for large language models. The RTX 3070 Ti's 448 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM constrain it to smaller batches, suitable for lighter inference but limiting scalability in memory-intensive tasks. Higher TDP of 300W on V100 32GB reflects its datacenter optimization, while 220W on RTX 3070 Ti aids efficiency in consumer-grade setups.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

Tesla V100 32GB

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.19/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.19/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB
32GB VRAM
$0.29/GPU/hr
Available
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB
32GB VRAM
$0.29/GPU/hr
Available
Lambda Labs
Lambda Labs
8×NVIDIA Tesla V100 16GB
16GB VRAM
$0.79/GPU/hr
$6.32/hr total (8×)
Available

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When to Choose the RTX 3070 Ti

The RTX 3070 Ti excels in budget-conscious deployments for inference and fine-tuning smaller models. Its 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 outperforms the V100 32GB's 15.7 TFLOPS, paired with pricing from $0.06/hr, making it ideal for high-volume, low-latency tasks like real-time AI serving.

Consumer-oriented workloads such as Stable Diffusion generation favor the RTX 3070 Ti due to Ampere's newer architecture and PCIe form factor compatibility.

When to Choose the Tesla V100 32GB

Opt for the V100 32GB when training large-scale models demands high FP16 throughput of 125 TFLOPS and 32 GB VRAM. Its 900 GB/s bandwidth supports massive batch sizes, essential for efficient LLM pretraining in research environments.

Datacenter applications leverage NVLink interconnect and SXM2 form factor for multi-GPU scaling.

Use Cases

LLM Training
Tesla V100 32GB

V100 32GB's 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 32 GB HBM2 VRAM handle large batch sizes effectively. RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM limits scalability for massive models.

LLM Inference
RTX 3070 Ti

RTX 3070 Ti provides 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 at $0.06/hr, sufficient for serving quantized models. V100 32GB's higher cost of $0.29/hr offers no inference advantage.

Fine-tuning
Either

RTX 3070 Ti suits small datasets with 8 GB VRAM and low $0.08/hr average pricing. V100 32GB fits larger ones via 32 GB VRAM and 900 GB/s bandwidth.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 3070 Ti

RTX 3070 Ti's Ampere architecture and 20.3 TFLOPS FP16 optimize image generation efficiently. Lower 220W TDP and $0.06/hr pricing enhance accessibility.

Scientific Computing
Tesla V100 32GB

V100 32GB's 900 GB/s bandwidth and NVLink support high-throughput simulations. 125 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates HPC workloads beyond RTX 3070 Ti's capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 3070 Ti or V100 32GB?

The V100 32GB provides 32 GB HBM2 VRAM, quadruple the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6. This enables larger models on V100 32GB. RTX 3070 Ti suffices for modest workloads.

What is the FP16 performance difference between RTX 3070 Ti and V100 32GB?

V100 32GB delivers 125 TFLOPS FP16, over six times the RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS. V100 32GB excels in mixed-precision training. RTX 3070 Ti balances with matching FP32.

How do cloud prices compare for RTX 3070 Ti vs V100 32GB?

RTX 3070 Ti starts at $0.06/hr averaging $0.08/hr across 2 offers. V100 32GB begins at $0.29/hr averaging $1.01/hr across 46 offers. RTX 3070 Ti offers far better value.

Which has higher memory bandwidth?

V100 32GB achieves 900 GB/s, double the RTX 3070 Ti's 448 GB/s. This supports bigger batches on V100 32GB. RTX 3070 Ti handles standard ML tasks adequately.

Is RTX 3070 Ti or V100 32GB better for FP32 workloads?

RTX 3070 Ti leads with 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 over V100 32GB's 15.7 TFLOPS. It suits FP32-heavy inference. V100 32GB prioritizes FP16 instead.

What are the TDP ratings?

RTX 3070 Ti consumes 220W TDP, lower than V100 32GB's 300W. RTX 3070 Ti aids power-efficient clouds. V100 32GB suits datacenter cooling.

Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the V100?

Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 and V100 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 RTX 3070 have compared to the V100?

The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find RTX 3070 and V100 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 RTX 3070 and the V100?

The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The V100 delivers 6.2x the FP16 throughput and 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.