Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB vs Hopper H100 SXM5
Complete side-by-side comparison of specs, performance, memory, power efficiency, and pricing.
Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB
9
Spec Wins
Hopper H100 SXM5
73
Detailed Specifications
Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB — Best For
Hopper H100 SXM5 — Best For
Who Should Choose Each GPU?
Choose Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB if you…
- ✓Need maximum CUDA/TensorRT/vLLM ecosystem compatibility
- ✓Have power-constrained data centers (300W vs 700W TDP)
- ✓Working with a tighter CapEx budget (lower list price)
- ✓Running Budget ML Training workloads
- ✓Running Classic Deep Learning workloads
- ✓Running Legacy Pipelines workloads
Choose Hopper H100 SXM5 if you…
- ✓Need maximum CUDA/TensorRT/vLLM ecosystem compatibility
- ✓Need more VRAM (80GB vs 32GB) for large model inference
- ✓Prioritize raw FP8 throughput (3,958 vs 0 TFLOPS)
- ✓Running LLM Training workloads
- ✓Running HPC workloads
Verdict
The Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB and Hopper H100 SXM5 target different priorities. The Hopper H100 SXM5's 80GB of HBM3 gives it a clear edge for large-model inference where fitting the full model in VRAM eliminates quantization overhead. For training throughput, the Hopper H100 SXM5's 3,958 FP8 TFLOPS outpaces the Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB's 0 TFLOPS. Both GPUs use CUDA, so ecosystem switching cost is not a factor. Use our TCO Calculator to model the full 3-year cost difference for your specific utilization and power costs.
Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB vs Hopper H100 SXM5: Common Questions
Which is faster, Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB or Hopper H100 SXM5?+
In FP8 throughput, the Hopper H100 SXM5 leads with 3,958 TFLOPS vs 0 TFLOPS. For LLM inference, memory capacity and bandwidth often matter more than raw TFLOPS — the Hopper H100 SXM5 has more VRAM (80GB).
Is Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB or Hopper H100 SXM5 better for LLM training?+
For LLM training at scale, the Hopper H100 SXM5 has higher raw throughput. However, the choice also depends on your software stack: Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB offers CUDA compatibility with the widest framework support (PyTorch, JAX, TensorRT).
What is the price difference between Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB and Hopper H100 SXM5?+
The Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB is estimated at $3,000 per unit and the Hopper H100 SXM5 at $25,000. Actual pricing varies by vendor, volume, and configuration. Check our Buy page for current reseller pricing.
Which GPU is more power efficient, Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB or Hopper H100 SXM5?+
The Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB has a lower TDP (300W vs 700W). Performance-per-watt depends on your workload — for FP8 inference, divide TFLOPS by TDP: Tesla V100 SXM2 32GB = 0.0 TFLOPS/W vs Hopper H100 SXM5 = 5.7 TFLOPS/W.