Specifications Compared
| Spec | B200 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 1000W | 70W |
| VRAM | 180-192 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,432 | 3,328 |
| FP4 (dense) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 4,500 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| 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 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 75 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 37 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 8,000 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | 18,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 4,500 TFLOPS | 63.9 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 9,000 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
B200 FP16 dense performance reaches 2250 TFLOPS while RTX A2000 FP16 with sparsity reaches 63.9 TFLOPS. B200 FP32 performance reaches 75 TFLOPS while RTX A2000 FP32 performance reaches 8 TFLOPS. The memory bandwidth ratio of 8000 GB/s to 288 GB/s allows the B200 to support substantially larger batch sizes than the RTX A2000 during both training and inference workloads.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A2000
RTX A2000 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX A2000 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the B200
B200 GPU suits workloads that require 180 to 192 GB HBM3e memory and 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense throughput. Its 8000 GB/s bandwidth and 1000W TDP rating fit large scale model training and inference deployments where power delivery infrastructure exists.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
RTX A2000 GPU suits workloads that require 70W TDP and 6 to 12 GB GDDR6 memory. Its PCIe form factor and 8 TFLOPS FP32 rating fit compact workstation setups for lighter inference or visualization tasks.
Use Cases
The B200 supplies 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 180 to 192 GB memory while the RTX A2000 supplies 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 6 to 12 GB memory.
The B200 supplies 4500 TFLOPS FP8 dense and 8000 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX A2000 supplies no published FP8 figure and 288 GB/s bandwidth.
The B200 supplies 4500 TOPS INT8 dense and 180 to 192 GB memory while the RTX A2000 supplies no published INT8 figure and 6 to 12 GB memory.
The RTX A2000 supplies 70W TDP and PCIe form factor while the B200 supplies 1000W TDP and SXM or NVL form factor.
The B200 supplies 75 TFLOPS FP32 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX A2000 supplies 8 TFLOPS FP32 and 288 GB/s bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance compare between these GPUs?▾
The B200 reaches 2250 TFLOPS FP16 dense. The RTX A2000 reaches 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
What are the TDP ratings for the B200 and RTX A2000?▾
The B200 TDP rating is 1000W. The RTX A2000 TDP rating is 70W.
Which interconnect options exist on each GPU?▾
The B200 supports NVLink, PCIe 6.0 and InfiniBand. The RTX A2000 supports PCIe 4.0.
What memory bandwidth does each GPU deliver?▾
The B200 delivers 8000 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX A2000 delivers 288 GB/s bandwidth.
What FP32 performance does each GPU deliver?▾
The B200 delivers 75 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX A2000 delivers 8 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the B200 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the B200 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The B200 has 180 to 192 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find B200 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The B200 uses the Blackwell architecture (2024) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The B200 has 180-192 GB of HBM3e at 8,000 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the B200 has 27.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the B200 and the RTX A2000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
- Prices and availability are live: every offer shown is an in-stock, on-demand listing from a provider we track, rechecked every minute.
- 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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