Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
H100 NVL has 14 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, H100 NVL delivers 2.7× higher FP16 throughput. At $1.39/hr vs $1.80/hr, A100 80GB PCIe is the more cost-efficient choice for inference. H100 NVL supports a broader range of models (637 vs 636 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A100 80GB PCIe | H100 NVL | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 80 GB | 94 GB |
| VRAM Type | HBM2e | HBM3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.9 TB/s | 3.9 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 312 TFLOPS | 835 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| FP8 Support | No | Yes |
| FP4 Support | No | No |
Price / Performance
Based on cheapest single-GPU on-demand pricing. Lower $/TFLOP = better compute value; lower $/GB = better memory value.
| A100 80GB PCIe | H100 NVL | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | $1.39✓ best | $1.80 |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | $0.0045 | $0.0022✓ best |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | $0.0174✓ best | $0.0191 |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
A100 80GB PCIe (636 models)
H100 NVL (637 models)
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