GAUDI2 vs GH200
Explore a head to head comparison of specifications, performance, and pricing.
GAUDI2
The intel GAUDI2 delivers high-performance computing capabilities for AI, machine learning, and data science applications.
GH200
The NVIDIA GH200 is an advanced Hopper-based GPU that significantly boosts performance for generative AI, LLM, and HPC workloads with enhanced memory and bandwidth.
GAUDI2 vs GH200: Which Should You Choose?
Both the GAUDI2 and GH200 offer 96 GB of VRAM, putting them on equal footing for memory-bound workloads. The GH200 is available across 2 cloud providers on Shadeform compared to 1 for the GAUDI2, giving more options for region and pricing flexibility.
GAUDI2 — Best Use Cases
- •General-purpose GPU compute
- •Deep learning training and inference
- •AI model development
Choose GAUDI2 when:
- ✓Your preferred provider already has availability
GH200 — Best Use Cases
- •Training large language models (7B–405B parameters)
- •High-throughput LLM inference
- •Mixture-of-experts and transformer workloads
- •Distributed multi-GPU training runs
Choose GH200 when:
- ✓You need flexibility across multiple cloud providers or regions
See how the GAUDI2 & GH200 compare
Compare detailed hardware specifications and average pricing for the GAUDI2 and GH200.
Compare Hardware Specifications
| GAUDI2 | GH200 | |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Type | GAUDI2 | GH200 |
| VRAM per GPU | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| Manufacturer | intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | N/A | Hopper |
| Interconnect | pcie | NVLink-C2C |
| Memory Bandwidth | N/A | 4 TB/s or 4.9 TB/s |
| FP16 TFLOPS | N/A | 267.6 TFLOPS (4:1) |
| CUDA Cores | N/A | 16896 |
| Tensor Cores | N/A | 528 (4th Gen) |
| Base Clock | N/A | 1500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 1980 MHz |
| TDP | N/A | 900W-1000W |
| Process Node | N/A | TSMC 4N |
| Data Formats | N/A | FP8, INT8, BF16, FP16, TF32, FP32, FP64 |
Compare Average On-Demand Pricing
| GAUDI2 | GH200 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GPU | N/A | $2.86 /hr |
| 2 GPUs | N/A | N/A |
| 4 GPUs | N/A | N/A |
| 8 GPUs | $8.80 /hr | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions: GAUDI2 vs GH200
The GAUDI2 and GH200 have different specifications and performance characteristics suited to different workloads. Use the spec comparison table above for a detailed breakdown.
The GAUDI2 is generally better for large language model training due to its higher throughput and 96 GB of VRAM, which allows fitting larger models or larger batch sizes in a single pass. For smaller models or fine-tuning tasks where cost matters more, both GPUs can be effective.
Pricing for the GAUDI2 and GH200 varies by cloud provider, region, and contract type. Shadeform aggregates pricing from 30+ GPU cloud providers so you can compare and find the best rate. Use the instance table above to see current on-demand prices.
The GH200 is currently available across 2 cloud providers on Shadeform's network, compared to 1 for the GAUDI2. Shadeform lets you deploy either GPU across all available providers from a single platform, so you can always find available capacity without manually checking each cloud.
Mixing different GPU types in a single training cluster is generally not recommended, as it creates performance bottlenecks where faster GPUs wait for slower ones. For best results, use a homogeneous cluster of either GAUDI2 or GH200. Shadeform supports on-demand clusters of up to 64 GPUs of the same type with no commitment required.
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