Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | B200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 1000W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 180-192 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 18,432 |
| FP4 (dense) | Not published | 9,000 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 4,500 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM3e |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | 2,250 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM, NVL |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | 4,500 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | 576 |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 75 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 37 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 8,000 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 18,000 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 9,000 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | 4,500 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | 9,000 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
FP16 dense performance reaches 17.9 TFLOPS on the A16 compared with 2250 TFLOPS on the B200. FP16 performance with sparsity reaches 35.9 TFLOPS on the A16 compared with 4500 TFLOPS on the B200. The FP16 dense to FP32 ratio equals 17.9 divided by 4.5 on the A16 and equals 2250 divided by 75 on the B200. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s on the B200 versus 200 GB/s on the A16 permits substantially larger batch sizes during both training and inference workloads. INT8 dense performance equals 35.9 TOPS on the A16 versus 4500 TOPS on the B200.
Current On-Demand Offers
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits deployments constrained to 250W TDP and PCIe interconnect where FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS meets requirements. Scenarios limited to 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 200 GB/s bandwidth favor the A16 for inference tasks that do not demand higher memory capacity.
When to Choose the B200
The B200 suits workloads that require FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS together with 180-192 GB HBM3e VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth. Training or inference at 1000W TDP with NVLink or InfiniBand interconnect selects the B200 when scale exceeds A16 limits.
Use Cases
The B200 supplies FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS against 17.9 TFLOPS on the A16.
The B200 supplies 8000 GB/s memory bandwidth and 180-192 GB VRAM against 200 GB/s and 16 GB on the A16.
The B200 supplies FP16 performance with sparsity of 4500 TFLOPS against 35.9 TFLOPS on the A16.
The A16 operates at 250W TDP with PCIe form factor against 1000W TDP on the B200.
The B200 supplies FP32 performance of 75 TFLOPS against 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance difference between A16 and B200?▾
The A16 lists FP16 dense performance of 17.9 TFLOPS. The B200 lists FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS.
What TDP values apply to the A16 and B200?▾
The A16 lists 250W TDP. The B200 lists 1000W TDP.
Which interconnect options exist for each card?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0. The B200 uses NVLink, PCIe 6.0, and InfiniBand.
What memory bandwidth figures appear in the specifications?▾
The A16 lists 200 GB/s memory bandwidth. The B200 lists 8000 GB/s memory bandwidth.
How do INT8 dense figures compare?▾
The A16 lists INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS. The B200 lists INT8 dense performance of 4500 TOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the B200?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and B200 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 A16 have compared to the B200?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The B200 has 180 to 192 GB of HBM3e memory.
Can I find A16 and B200 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 A16 and the B200?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the B200 uses Blackwell (2024). The B200 delivers 125.7x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 17.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 40.0x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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