NVIDIA H100 PCIe vs NVIDIA H100 SXM

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

By Eruo Fredoline·Last updated Jun 12, 2026·NVIDIA H100 PCIe·NVIDIA H100 SXM
SpecNVIDIA H100 PCIeNVIDIA H100 SXM
VRAM80 GB80 GB
Vendornvidianvidia
Tierworkstationworkstation
Power draw350 W700 W
Released20222022
Street price
CUDAYesYes
ROCmNoNo
Metal / MLXNoNo

Frequently asked

Which is better, NVIDIA H100 PCIe or NVIDIA H100 SXM?

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

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