Ironwood TPU v7 vs Hopper H100 SXM5
Complete side-by-side comparison of specs, performance, memory, power efficiency, and pricing.
Ironwood TPU v7
95
Spec Wins
Hopper H100 SXM5
73
Detailed Specifications
Ironwood TPU v7 — Best For
Hopper H100 SXM5 — Best For
Who Should Choose Each GPU?
Choose Ironwood TPU v7 if you…
- ✓Need more VRAM (192GB vs 80GB) for large model inference
- ✓Prioritize raw FP8 throughput (4,614 vs 3,958 TFLOPS)
- ✓Running Frontier Training workloads
- ✓Running Large-Scale Inference workloads
- ✓Running JAX workloads
Choose Hopper H100 SXM5 if you…
- ✓Need maximum CUDA/TensorRT/vLLM ecosystem compatibility
- ✓Have power-constrained data centers (700W vs 1000W TDP)
- ✓Running LLM Training workloads
- ✓Running HPC workloads
Verdict
The Ironwood TPU v7 and Hopper H100 SXM5 target different priorities. The Ironwood TPU v7's 192GB of HBM3e gives it a clear edge for large-model inference where fitting the full model in VRAM eliminates quantization overhead. For training throughput, the Ironwood TPU v7's 4,614 FP8 TFLOPS outpaces the Hopper H100 SXM5's 3,958 TFLOPS. Teams already invested in the NVIDIA/CUDA ecosystem will have less friction with the Hopper H100 SXM5, while teams open to JAX can benefit from the Ironwood TPU v7's advantages. Use our TCO Calculator to model the full 3-year cost difference for your specific utilization and power costs.
Ironwood TPU v7 vs Hopper H100 SXM5: Common Questions
Which is faster, Ironwood TPU v7 or Hopper H100 SXM5?+
In FP8 throughput, the Ironwood TPU v7 leads with 4,614 TFLOPS vs 3,958 TFLOPS. For LLM inference, memory capacity and bandwidth often matter more than raw TFLOPS — the Ironwood TPU v7 has more VRAM (192GB).
Is Ironwood TPU v7 or Hopper H100 SXM5 better for LLM training?+
For LLM training at scale, the Ironwood TPU v7 has higher raw throughput. However, the choice also depends on your software stack: Hopper H100 SXM5 offers CUDA compatibility with the widest framework support (PyTorch, JAX, TensorRT).
What is the price difference between Ironwood TPU v7 and Hopper H100 SXM5?+
Pricing for these GPUs varies by vendor and availability. Check our Buy page for current reseller pricing and cloud rental costs.
Which GPU is more power efficient, Ironwood TPU v7 or Hopper H100 SXM5?+
The Hopper H100 SXM5 has a lower TDP (700W vs 1000W). Performance-per-watt depends on your workload — for FP8 inference, divide TFLOPS by TDP: Ironwood TPU v7 = 4.6 TFLOPS/W vs Hopper H100 SXM5 = 5.7 TFLOPS/W.