Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 NVL | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 72W |
| VRAM | 192 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 7,424 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 242 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | 121 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | NVL (PCIe card, NVLink bridged) | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | 242 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink bridge, PCIe 6.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 232 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 30.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | 0.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 300 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | 485 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 242 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | 485 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Memory bandwidth stands at 8000 GB/s for the B200 NVL family and 300 GB/s for the L4 family. The higher figure supports larger batch sizes during training and inference without swapping data to host memory. The L4 family bandwidth limits batch sizes on memory heavy models yet remains adequate for lighter inference tasks where power draw stays at the family TDP of 72W versus 1000W for the B200 NVL family.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
B200 NVL
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 8 | $8.23 | $65.84 | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 1 | $8.79 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | , US | 4 | $9.00 | $36.00 | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 4 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All B200 NVL offers, price history and alerts
L4
2 providers in stock, 2 offers. All L4 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the B200 NVL
The B200 NVL variant suits workloads that require 192 GB of memory to hold large models without partitioning across multiple cards. Its NVLink bridge interconnect enables fast multi GPU scaling in clusters that run dense FP16 workloads at 2250 TFLOPS.
When to Choose the L4
The L4 variant fits deployments that operate within a 72W TDP envelope and need only 24 GB of memory for compact inference or fine tuning jobs. Its PCIe 4.0 interface integrates easily into standard servers that prioritize lower power over peak tensor throughput.
Use Cases
The B200 NVL variant supplies 192 GB memory and 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance that accommodate full scale training runs without model sharding.
The B200 NVL variant processes large batch inference at 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the 192 GB capacity holds extensive context windows.
Both variants support fine tuning yet the L4 variant handles smaller models within its 24 GB memory and 72W TDP while the B200 NVL variant manages larger parameter counts.
The L4 variant delivers sufficient 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance for image generation workloads that fit inside 24 GB of memory at low power.
The B200 NVL variant provides 75 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8000 GB/s bandwidth that accelerate simulations requiring high memory capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What architectures do the B200 NVL and L4 variants use?▾
The B200 NVL variant follows the Blackwell architecture released in 2024 and the L4 variant follows the Ada Lovelace architecture released in 2023.
What are the memory bandwidth figures for each GPU family?▾
The B200 NVL family lists 8000 GB/s bandwidth and the L4 family lists 300 GB/s bandwidth.
Which interconnect does the B200 NVL variant employ?▾
The B200 NVL variant uses an NVLink bridge together with PCIe 6.0 while the L4 variant uses PCIe 4.0.
What TDP values apply to these GPU families?▾
The B200 NVL family operates at a TDP of 1000W and the L4 family operates at a TDP of 72W.
How do the dense FP16 figures compare between the two families?▾
The B200 NVL family reaches 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the L4 family reaches 121 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 NVL or the L4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 NVL and L4 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 B200 NVL have compared to the L4?▾
The B200 NVL has 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B200 NVL and L4 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 B200 NVL and the L4?▾
The B200 NVL uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The B200 NVL delivers 18.6x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 121 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 26.7x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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