Specifications Compared
| Spec | H200 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 700W | 230W |
| VRAM | 141 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 16,896 | 8,192 |
| FP8 (dense) | 1,979 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Hopper | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 989 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM, NVL | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 1,979 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 5.0, InfiniBand | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 528 | 256 |
| FP32 Performance | 67 TFLOPS | 27.8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 4,800 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 1,979 TFLOPS | 222.2 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 3,958 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP16 performance with sparsity reaches 1979 TFLOPS on the H200 compared to 222.2 TFLOPS on the RTX A5000. FP32 throughput stands at 67 TFLOPS for the H200 against 27.8 TFLOPS for the RTX A5000. The bandwidth gap of 4800 GB/s versus 768 GB/s permits larger batch sizes on the H200 during both training and inference phases. Dense FP16 figures of 989 TFLOPS apply only to the H200 and support direct scaling of matrix operations without sparsity assumptions.
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.
H200
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | New York 2 | 1 | $4.47 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $5.29 | — | Deploy |
| Vast.ai | Czechia, CZ | 1 | $5.33 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 1 | $6.22 | — | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All H200 offers, price history and alerts
RTX A5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ams1 | 1 | $1.38 | — | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX A5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the H200
The H200 suits scenarios that require 141 GB memory capacity and 4800 GB/s bandwidth for large scale computations. Its 989 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating and 700 W TDP align with sustained high throughput demands in data center environments.
When to Choose the RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 fits deployments limited to 230 W power draw and 24 GB memory footprints. Its 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating and PCIe form factor support compact workstations where 222.2 TFLOPS sparse FP16 meets moderate inference needs.
Use Cases
The H200 supplies 141 GB memory and 989 TFLOPS dense FP16 for handling large models.
The H200 delivers 1979 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 4800 GB/s bandwidth to sustain high token rates.
The H200 provides 141 GB capacity and 67 TFLOPS FP32 to manage gradient updates on sizable datasets.
The RTX A5000 meets requirements with 24 GB memory and 27.8 TFLOPS FP32 at 230 W TDP.
The H200 offers 67 TFLOPS FP32 and NVLink interconnect for parallel numerical workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The H200 achieves 67 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX A5000 achieves 27.8 TFLOPS in FP32. These values determine precision sensitive calculations.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The H200 reaches 4800 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX A5000 reaches 768 GB/s bandwidth. Bandwidth influences data movement rates during operations.
What power draw does the H200 require versus the RTX A5000?▾
The H200 lists a 700 W TDP. The RTX A5000 lists a 230 W TDP. Power figures guide infrastructure planning.
Does the H200 support dense FP16?▾
The H200 lists 989 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX A5000 does not publish a dense FP16 value. Only sparse FP16 of 222.2 TFLOPS appears for the RTX A5000.
What interconnect options exist for each card?▾
The H200 supports NVLink and PCIe 5.0. The RTX A5000 supports NVLink and PCIe 4.0. Interconnect choice affects multi GPU scaling.
Which is cheaper to rent, the H200 or the RTX A5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the H200 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find H200 and RTX A5000 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 A5000?▾
The H200 uses the Hopper architecture (2024) while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere (2021). The H200 has 141 GB of HBM3e at 4,800 GB/s; the RTX A5000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 768 GB/s, so the H200 has 6.3x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A5000.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the H200 and the RTX A5000. 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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