Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 250W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 12,800 |
| FP8 (dense) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Ada Lovelace |
| 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 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The H200 FP16 dense rating of 989 TFLOPS exceeds any published figure for the RTX 5000 Ada and its FP16 with sparsity rating of 1979 TFLOPS further widens the gap for mixed precision operations. This delta between FP16 dense and FP32 figures of 67 TFLOPS on the H200 supports larger batch sizes during training and inference compared with the RTX 5000 Ada FP32 figure of 65.3 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 4800 GB/s on the H200 versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada directly influences achievable batch sizes because higher bandwidth sustains data movement for the 141 GB capacity without stalls. The H200 FP8 dense rating of 1979 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity rating of 3958 TFLOPS stand against the RTX 5000 Ada FP8 with sparsity rating of 1044.4 TFLOPS so like for like dense comparisons favor the H200 while sparse comparisons also favor the H200.
Current On-Demand Offers
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H200
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $4.66 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $5.29 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 8 | $6.19 | $49.52 | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $6.22 | — | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 5 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All H200 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5000 Ada
RTX 5000 Ada is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 5000 Ada 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 and scientific computing workloads that require the 141 GB HBM3e capacity and 4800 GB/s bandwidth to maintain large batch sizes. Its FP16 dense rating of 989 TFLOPS and FP32 rating of 67 TFLOPS accelerate matrix operations beyond the RTX 5000 Ada capabilities while NVLink interconnects enable multi GPU scaling not available on the RTX 5000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits inference and fine tuning tasks where the 250W TDP and PCIe form factor reduce power draw and simplify deployment in standard servers. Its FP32 rating of 65.3 TFLOPS combined with the FP8 with sparsity rating of 1044.4 TFLOPS handles moderate batch sizes within the 32 GB GDDR6 memory for Stable Diffusion workloads that do not demand the H200 4800 GB/s bandwidth.
Use Cases
The H200 141 GB HBM3e memory and FP16 dense rating of 989 TFLOPS support larger models and batches than the RTX 5000 Ada 32 GB capacity allows.
The H200 4800 GB/s bandwidth and FP8 dense rating of 1979 TFLOPS maintain higher throughput for large contexts compared with the RTX 5000 Ada 576 GB/s.
Both GPUs deliver comparable FP32 performance near 65 TFLOPS so selection depends on model size relative to the 141 GB versus 32 GB memory limits.
The RTX 5000 Ada 250W TDP and PCIe form factor suit lighter diffusion workloads within 32 GB GDDR6 without requiring the H200 700W power envelope.
The H200 FP32 rating of 67 TFLOPS and NVLink interconnects accelerate large scale simulations beyond the RTX 5000 Ada PCIe 4.0 limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between H200 and RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The H200 provides 141 GB HBM3e memory while the RTX 5000 Ada provides 32 GB GDDR6 memory. This capacity gap affects maximum batch sizes for training and inference workloads.
How does memory bandwidth compare on these GPUs?▾
The H200 reaches 4800 GB/s bandwidth whereas the RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s bandwidth. Higher bandwidth on the H200 sustains data movement for its larger 141 GB capacity.
What FP32 performance do the H200 and RTX 5000 Ada deliver?▾
The H200 delivers 67 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 5000 Ada delivers 65.3 TFLOPS in FP32. These ratings determine baseline throughput for single precision scientific computing tasks.
Which GPU offers higher FP8 performance?▾
The H200 offers an FP8 dense rating of 1979 TFLOPS and an FP8 with sparsity rating of 3958 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada offers an FP8 with sparsity rating of 1044.4 TFLOPS.
What power and form factor differences exist?▾
The H200 operates at a 700W TDP in SXM or NVL form factors while the RTX 5000 Ada operates at a 250W TDP in a PCIe form factor. The H200 also supports NVLink interconnects absent from the RTX 5000 Ada.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 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 H200 have compared to the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H200 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 H200 and the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e at 4,800 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the H200 has 8.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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