Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 250W |
| VRAM | 180-192 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 12,800 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 2,250 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 4,500 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 6.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The B200 FP16 dense figure of 2250 TFLOPS exceeds any published FP16 value for the RTX 5000 Ada and supports larger model training steps while the B200 FP16 with sparsity reaches 4500 TFLOPS against the RTX 5000 Ada FP8 with sparsity value of 1044.4 TFLOPS. FP32 performance stands at 75 TFLOPS dense for the B200 compared to 65.3 TFLOPS for the RTX 5000 Ada which affects precision sensitive workloads. Memory bandwidth of 8000 GB/s on the B200 permits substantially larger batch sizes than the 576 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 5000 Ada during both training and inference phases. The 1000W TDP of the B200 versus the 250W TDP of the RTX 5000 Ada further shapes deployment choices in power constrained environments.
Current On-Demand Offers
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B200
| 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 |
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RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the B200
The B200 suits LLM training and large scale inference tasks that require the 180 to 192 GB HBM3e capacity and 8000 GB/s bandwidth. Its FP16 dense rating of 2250 TFLOPS and FP8 dense rating of 4500 TFLOPS enable handling of models that exceed the 32 GB limit of the RTX 5000 Ada. NVLink interconnect further supports multi GPU scaling in SXM or NVL configurations.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits scientific computing and fine tuning workloads where the 250W TDP and PCIe 4.0 interface align with existing workstation hardware. Its FP32 performance of 65.3 TFLOPS combined with 32 GB GDDR6 memory handles moderate sized Stable Diffusion jobs without the infrastructure demands of the 1000W B200.
Use Cases
The B200 supplies 180 to 192 GB HBM3e and FP16 dense performance of 2250 TFLOPS that exceed the 32 GB limit of the RTX 5000 Ada.
FP8 dense performance of 4500 TFLOPS on the B200 supports higher throughput than the 1044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The RTX 5000 Ada FP32 rating of 65.3 TFLOPS suffices for smaller models while the B200 handles larger parameter sets with 8000 GB/s bandwidth.
The RTX 5000 Ada 250W TDP and 32 GB GDDR6 memory fit desktop Stable Diffusion workloads without the 1000W requirement of the B200.
The RTX 5000 Ada PCIe form factor and 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating integrate directly into existing systems where the B200 NVLink interconnect is unnecessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between B200 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The B200 contains 180 to 192 GB HBM3e memory while the RTX 5000 Ada contains 32 GB GDDR6 memory. This difference determines maximum model size during training and inference.
How does FP16 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
The B200 lists FP16 dense performance at 2250 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 4500 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish an FP16 figure.
What TDP values apply to the B200 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The B200 operates at a TDP of 1000W while the RTX 5000 Ada operates at a TDP of 250W. Power delivery and cooling requirements therefore differ substantially.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The B200 reaches 8000 GB/s memory bandwidth compared to 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada. Batch size capacity scales directly with this bandwidth gap.
Does the B200 support NVLink?▾
The B200 supports NVLink interconnect in SXM and NVL form factors. The RTX 5000 Ada uses only PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The B200 has 180 to 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B200 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The B200 uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The B200 has 180-192 GB of HBM3e at 8,000 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the B200 has 13.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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