Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 NVL | RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 350W |
| VRAM | 192 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 10,496 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | 71 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | NVL (PCIe card, NVLink bridged) | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | 284 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink bridge, PCIe 6.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 328 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 142 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | 568 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 2250 TFLOPS on the B200 NVL exceeds the 71 TFLOPS dense figure on the RTX 3090 Ti by more than thirty times while the FP16 figures with sparsity stand at 4500 TFLOPS versus 142 TFLOPS. This gap means the B200 NVL completes matrix operations for training and inference at substantially higher throughput when both dense and sparsity modes are compared directly. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s versus 936 GB/s further allows the B200 NVL to sustain larger batch sizes during workloads that move large tensors between compute units and memory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $7.99 | — | 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 |
4 providers in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All B200 NVL offers, price history and alerts
RTX 3090 Ti
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Finland, FI | 4 | $0.27 | $1.07 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.29 | $2.29 | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 11 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3090 Ti offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the B200 NVL
The B200 NVL variant suits workloads that require the 192 GB HBM3e capacity and the 8000 GB/s bandwidth to hold and process models that exceed the 24 GB limit of the RTX 3090 Ti. Its 1000W TDP and PCIe 6.0 interconnect support sustained operation in multi GPU NVLink bridged configurations for large scale tensor computations.
When to Choose the RTX 3090 Ti
The RTX 3090 Ti variant fits environments constrained to 350W TDP and PCIe 4.0 slots where the 24 GB GDDR6X memory suffices for smaller models. Its lower power draw and established Ampere ecosystem make it practical for single card deployments that do not demand the 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 throughput of the B200 NVL.
Use Cases
The B200 NVL supplies 192 GB HBM3e memory and 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with 24 GB and 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 Ti.
The B200 NVL delivers 4500 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 8000 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 3090 Ti reaches only 142 TFLOPS with sparsity and 936 GB/s.
The B200 NVL holds 192 GB HBM3e allowing larger fine tuning batches than the 24 GB GDDR6X limit on the RTX 3090 Ti.
The RTX 3090 Ti operates at 350W TDP with 24 GB GDDR6X sufficient for typical diffusion workloads without the 1000W requirement of the B200 NVL.
The B200 NVL provides 75 TFLOPS FP32 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth versus 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 Ti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP16 dense ratings for each GPU?▾
The B200 NVL lists 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX 3090 Ti lists 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The B200 NVL provides 8000 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 3090 Ti provides 936 GB/s bandwidth.
What TDP values apply to the B200 NVL and RTX 3090 Ti?▾
Both GPUs share family TDP figures of 1000W for the B200 NVL and 350W for the RTX 3090 Ti.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect technology?▾
Both support NVLink yet the B200 NVL uses PCIe 6.0 while the RTX 3090 Ti uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 NVL or the RTX 3090 Ti?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 NVL and RTX 3090 Ti 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 RTX 3090 Ti?▾
The B200 NVL has 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find B200 NVL and RTX 3090 Ti 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 RTX 3090 Ti?▾
The B200 NVL uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere (2020). The B200 NVL delivers 31.7x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 71 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 8.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3090 Ti.
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- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the B200 NVL and the RTX 3090 Ti. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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