Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
M4 Max (128 GB) has 16 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, A100 80GB PCIe delivers 9.2× higher FP16 throughput. M4 Max (128 GB) supports a broader range of models (637 vs 636 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A100 80GB PCIe | M4 Max (128 GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 80 GB | 96 GB |
| VRAM Type | HBM2e | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.9 TB/s | 0.5 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 312 TFLOPS | 34 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Apple |
| FP8 Support | No | No |
| 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 | M4 Max (128 GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | $1.39 | — |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | $0.0045 | — |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | $0.0174 | — |
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)
M4 Max (128 GB) (637 models)
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