NVIDIA H100 PCIe vs NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM

A side-by-side comparison of specs, capabilities, and use cases.

By Eruo Fredoline·Last updated Jun 12, 2026·NVIDIA H100 PCIe·NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM
SpecNVIDIA H100 PCIeNVIDIA A100 80GB SXM
VRAM80 GB80 GB
Vendornvidianvidia
Tierworkstationworkstation
Power draw350 W400 W
Released20222020
Street price
CUDAYesYes
ROCmNoNo
Metal / MLXNoNo

Frequently asked

Which is better, NVIDIA H100 PCIe or NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM?

Neither is universally better — pick based on your specific need. NVIDIA H100 PCIe suits some workloads, NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM suits others. The spec table above shows where each wins.

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