Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 350W |
| VRAM | 180-192 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 18,176 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 733 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | 362.05 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | 733 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 91.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | 1.4 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 864 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | 1,466 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 733 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | 1,466 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 2250 TFLOPS on the B200 exceeds the 362.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the L40S by a factor derived solely from those two numbers which supports larger batch sizes during training workloads. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s on the B200 versus 864 GB/s on the L40S further enables higher throughput for data movement in inference tasks when both GPUs run dense FP16 operations. FP32 performance shows the L40S at 91.6 TFLOPS against the B200 at 75 TFLOPS indicating the L40S holds an edge in precision sensitive scientific kernels while sparsity labeled figures such as 4500 TFLOPS with sparsity FP16 on the B200 remain separate from the 733 TFLOPS with sparsity FP16 on the L40S.
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
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $7.99 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $7.99 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 1 | $8.79 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | , US | 4 | $9.00 | $36.00 | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All B200 offers, price history and alerts
L40S
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.97 | $1.94 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $1.55 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 2 | $1.99 | $3.98 | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 16 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40S offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the B200
The B200 suits workloads that require 180 to 192 GB HBM3e VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth such as training models that exceed the 48 GB limit of the L40S. Its 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating and NVLink interconnect support distributed setups that benefit from the 1000W TDP envelope.
When to Choose the L40S
The L40S fits deployments where 350W TDP and PCIe 4.0 form factor reduce infrastructure demands while still delivering 91.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 362.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 for moderate scale inference.
Use Cases
The B200 supplies 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 180 to 192 GB VRAM that exceed L40S limits for large model training.
The B200 8000 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batch sizes than the L40S 864 GB/s during dense FP16 inference.
The B200 4500 TFLOPS dense FP8 rating enables faster adaptation steps compared with the L40S 733 TFLOPS dense FP8.
The L40S 350W TDP and 48 GB GDDR6 memory align with typical diffusion workloads at lower power draw than the B200.
The L40S 91.6 TFLOPS FP32 surpasses the B200 75 TFLOPS FP32 for precision heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth of each GPU?▾
The B200 reaches 8000 GB/s and the L40S reaches 864 GB/s. Bandwidth values determine data transfer rates during dense FP16 operations.
Which GPU offers higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The B200 lists 2250 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the L40S lists 362.05 TFLOPS dense FP16. The comparison uses only the dense figures provided.
How do the TDP ratings differ between the B200 and L40S?▾
The B200 TDP is 1000W and the L40S TDP is 350W. Power figures influence system design choices for sustained workloads.
What FP32 performance do the GPUs deliver?▾
The B200 delivers 75 TFLOPS FP32 and the L40S delivers 91.6 TFLOPS FP32. These values apply to scientific computing tasks without sparsity.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 or the L40S?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 and L40S 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 have compared to the L40S?▾
The B200 has 180 to 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B200 and L40S 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 and the L40S?▾
The B200 uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The B200 delivers 6.2x the dense FP16 throughput (2,250 vs 362.05 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 9.3x the memory bandwidth of the L40S.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the B200 and the L40S. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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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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