Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 | RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 160W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 1,920 |
| FP8 (dense) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 989 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 1,979 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 6.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 989 TFLOPS on the H200 stands far above the FP32 value of 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 and enables substantially larger batch sizes during training. Memory bandwidth of 4800 GB/s on the H200 versus 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 further supports these larger batches by reducing data transfer bottlenecks. FP16 with sparsity on the H200 reaches 1979 TFLOPS while the RTX 2060 provides no published FP16 value. FP32 performance of 67 TFLOPS on the H200 compared with 6.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2060 indicates the H200 handles inference workloads at higher throughput when dense FP32 operations dominate. The 141 GB capacity on the H200 permits models that exceed the 6 to 12 GB limit of the RTX 2060 without offloading to system memory.
Current On-Demand Offers
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H200
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $5.29 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $5.57 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $5.66 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 2 | $6.19 | $12.38 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $6.22 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 7 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All H200 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 2060
RTX 2060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the H200
The H200 suits LLM training at scale because its 141 GB HBM3e memory and 4800 GB/s bandwidth accommodate models that exceed the 6 to 12 GB capacity of the RTX 2060. Scientific computing tasks benefit from the 67 TFLOPS FP32 rating and NVLink interconnect on the H200 when multi GPU scaling is required.
When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 fits desktop inference scenarios where power draw must stay at 160 W TDP and workloads fit within 6 to 12 GB GDDR6. Fine tuning of smaller models proceeds on the RTX 2060 when PCIe 3.0 connectivity and 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 suffice without the 700 W TDP of the H200.
Use Cases
The 141 GB HBM3e memory and 4800 GB/s bandwidth on the H200 support training runs that exceed the 6 to 12 GB limit of the RTX 2060.
FP16 dense performance of 989 TFLOPS on the H200 enables higher throughput than the 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 on the RTX 2060.
The H200 handles fine tuning of models larger than 12 GB while the RTX 2060 remains constrained by its 6 to 12 GB GDDR6 capacity.
The 160 W TDP and PCIe form factor of the RTX 2060 suffice for diffusion workloads that fit in 6 to 12 GB without the 700 W requirement of the H200.
FP32 throughput of 67 TFLOPS and NVLink on the H200 accelerate scientific workloads beyond the 6.5 TFLOPS and PCIe 3.0 of the RTX 2060.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare on H200 versus RTX 2060?▾
The H200 delivers 67 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 2060 delivers 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The ratio favors the H200 for compute bound FP32 tasks.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The H200 reaches 4800 GB/s bandwidth while the RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB/s bandwidth. Higher bandwidth on the H200 reduces stalls during large tensor operations.
What power difference exists between the two GPUs?▾
The H200 lists 700 W TDP and the RTX 2060 lists 160 W TDP. Systems must accommodate the higher power draw when selecting the H200.
Can the RTX 2060 run models that fit the H200?▾
Models requiring more than 12 GB cannot run on the RTX 2060 because its GDDR6 capacity tops out at 12 GB. The H200 supports up to 141 GB.
Does the H200 support NVLink?▾
The H200 includes NVLink interconnect while the RTX 2060 uses only PCIe 3.0. Multi GPU scaling therefore differs between the two cards.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX 2060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 and RTX 2060 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 H200 have compared to the RTX 2060?▾
The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H200 and RTX 2060 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 H200 and the RTX 2060?▾
The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e at 4,800 GB/s; the RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s, so the H200 has 14.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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