TITAN V vs V100

VoltavsVoltaUpdated 36 days ago

V100 claims victory for prevalent AI and compute workloads, driven by 125 TFLOPS FP16, 900 GB/s bandwidth, and 16-32 GB VRAM scalability. TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS and 12 GB limits trail in modern demands, despite shared Volta roots.

V100 from $0.19/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecTITAN-VV100
TDP250W300W
VRAM12 GB16-32 GB
CUDA Cores5,1205,120
Memory TypeHBM2HBM2
ArchitectureVoltaVolta
Form FactorsPCIeSXM2, PCIe
InterconnectNVLink, PCIe 3.0
Tensor Cores640640
FP16 Performance13.8 TFLOPS125 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance13.8 TFLOPS15.7 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance6.9 TFLOPS7.8 TFLOPS
Memory Bandwidth653 GB/s900 GB/s

Performance Analysis

V100's FP16 performance of 125 TFLOPS dwarfs TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS, accelerating mixed-precision training and inference by up to 9x in deep learning pipelines. FP32 rates remain competitive at 15.7 TFLOPS for V100 versus 13.8 TFLOPS for TITAN V, ensuring parity in single-precision scientific simulations.

Memory bandwidth disparity proves critical: V100's 900 GB/s enables larger batch sizes and faster data throughput than TITAN V's 653 GB/s, vital for training large models without OOM errors. V100's 16-32 GB VRAM capacity handles bigger datasets compared to TITAN V's fixed 12 GB.

Interconnect advantages on V100, including NVLink and PCIe 3.0, support multi-GPU scaling unavailable on TITAN V, enhancing cluster efficiency for distributed training.

Live Cloud Pricing

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

V100

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 TITAN V

TITAN V serves power-constrained desktop environments with its 250W TDP and PCIe exclusivity. It excels in solo FP32 workloads at 13.8 TFLOPS, such as personal research or prototyping where V100's 300W and datacenter focus add unnecessary overhead. Lack of live cloud offers makes it viable only for on-premise legacy hardware.

When to Choose the V100

V100 outperforms in demanding AI tasks via 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 900 GB/s bandwidth, ideal for high-batch training and inference. Datacenter scalability through NVLink and 16-32 GB VRAM suits enterprise deployments. Cloud pricing from $0.10/hr across 72 offers ensures accessibility over TITAN V's unavailability.

Use Cases

LLM Training
V100

V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 and 900 GB/s bandwidth handle large-scale training batches efficiently. TITAN V's 13.8 TFLOPS FP16 and 653 GB/s fall short for LLMs.

LLM Inference
V100

High FP16 throughput of 125 TFLOPS on V100 speeds real-time inference. Extra 16-32 GB VRAM supports bigger models than TITAN V's 12 GB.

Fine-tuning
V100

V100's memory bandwidth of 900 GB/s and up to 32 GB VRAM enable efficient fine-tuning of large models. TITAN V limits batch sizes with 653 GB/s and 12 GB.

Stable Diffusion
V100

V100's 125 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates diffusion model generation. Higher VRAM options prevent bottlenecks in high-resolution tasks.

Scientific Computing
Either

FP32 performance is close at 15.7 TFLOPS for V100 versus 13.8 TFLOPS for TITAN V. Choice depends on power needs or multi-GPU scaling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VRAM capacity of TITAN V versus V100?

TITAN V provides 12 GB HBM2 VRAM. V100 offers 16-32 GB HBM2, accommodating larger models and datasets.

How do FP16 performances compare?

TITAN V delivers 13.8 TFLOPS FP16. V100 reaches 125 TFLOPS FP16, providing nearly 9x speedup for half-precision tasks.

What are the memory bandwidth differences?

TITAN V has 653 GB/s bandwidth. V100 achieves 900 GB/s, supporting larger batches and faster data movement.

Does TITAN V support NVLink?

TITAN V lacks NVLink or advanced interconnects. V100 includes NVLink and PCIe 3.0 for multi-GPU setups.

What is the cloud pricing for these GPUs?

TITAN V has no live offers. V100 starts at $0.10/hr, averaging $0.94/hr across 72 providers.

What are the TDP ratings?

TITAN V consumes 250W. V100 requires 300W, reflecting its higher performance capabilities.

Which is cheaper to rent, the TITAN V or the V100?

Cloud rental prices for both the TITAN V 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 TITAN V have compared to the V100?

The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory. The V100 has 16 to 32 GB of HBM2 memory.

Can I find TITAN V 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 TITAN V and the V100?

The TITAN V uses the Volta architecture (2017) while the V100 uses Volta (2017). The V100 delivers 9.1x the FP16 throughput and 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the TITAN V.

TITAN V vs V100: 9.1x FP16 Gap, 32GB vs 12GB | GPUPerHour