NVIDIA · March 2022

H100

PCIe

The NVIDIA H100 PCIe is a high-performance GPU designed for data centers, targeting AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads. It is part of the Hopper architecture, offering significant improvements in performance and efficiency over its predecessors. The H100 PCIe variant is optimized for PCIe-based systems, providing flexibility in deployment across a wide range of server configurations.

H100 PCIe — illustration of the card's form factor
VRAM
80 GB
CUDA Cores
14,592
TDP
350 W
Memory
HBM2e

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Architecture

MicroarchitectureHopper
Base Clock1,125 MHz
Boost Clock1,755 MHz
Dynamic PrecisionSupported (FP64/FP32/FP16/INT8)

Memory & VRAM

Memory TypeHBM2e
Total Capacity80 GB
Bandwidth2,000 GB/s
Bus Width5,120 bits
ECC SupportEnabled

Connectivity & Scaling

InterconnectNVLink
IB Bandwidth600 Gbytes per second
PCIe InterfaceGen5 xx16
TopologyPoint-to-point (P2P) NVLink peer transfer (adjacent GPU)
P2P MemoryP2P (peer transfer) via NVLink

Virtualization

MIG SupportSupported
MIG Partitions7 instances
SR-IOVSupported
vGPU ReadinessSupported (vGPU 15.0 or later: NVIDIA Virtual Compute Server Edition)
GPU SharingMIG; vGPU

Power & Efficiency

TDP350 W
Peak Power350
PSU Required350
ConnectorsOne PCIe 16-pin auxiliary power connector
Thermal LimitsPassive heatsink requiring system airflow; thermal qualification and operating limits provided (see evidence).

Physical Design

Form FactorPCIe
FHFLYes
Slot WidthDual-slot
Weight1200 g
CoolingPassive

Thermals & Cooling

ThrottlingHardware slowdown: 50% clock slowdown at GPU TLIMIT = -2°C; Hardware shutdown at GPU TLIMIT = -5°C.

Software Ecosystem

CUDAx86: CUDA 11.8 or later; Arm: CUDA 12.0 or later
Triton ServerDeploy to Scale NVIDIA Triton™ Inference Server
Driver StabilityDriver support Linux: R520 or later; Windows: R520 or later

Server & Deployment

OEM AvailabilityThe list of qualified H100 servers is TBD.
PreconfiguredNVIDIA-Certified Systems ™ TBD or later

System Compatibility

CPU PairingBridged H100 PCIe cards should be within the same CPU topology/domain; best practice is to bridge two GPUs under the same CPU or PCIe switch and maintain balanced GPU counts per CPU.
NUMABridged H100 PCIe cards should reside under the same CPU topology/domain (i.e., same CPU domain) to benefit application performance; maintain balanced GPU counts under each CPU socket.
Required PCIePCI Express Gen5 (x16 or x8) or PCIe Gen4 x16 supported; primary interface: PCI Express Gen5 x16.
MotherboardRequires a full-height, full-length (FHFL) dual-slot PCIe slot and conforms to NVIDIA Form Factor 5.5 specification; requires clearance above north edge and behind PCB for NVLink bridges.
Rack PowerPer-card power requirements: operates up to a 350 W TDP (default/maximum) and requires up to 350 W from the PCIe 16-pin auxiliary power connector; adapter-supplied cable may limit operation to 310 W.
BIOS LimitsCard will not boot if the sensed auxiliary power level (Sense0/Sense1) is less than the card's default power cap; VBIOS EEPROM size and UEFI support noted.
OS CompatDriver support: Linux R520 or later; Windows R520 or later. Additionally, certified Windows versions include Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022.

Benchmarks & Throughput

Scaling Efficiency

Supports NVLink bridging between H100 PCIe cards; document states two-card bridged bandwidth of 900 GB/s bidirectional and lists per-card NVLink maximum bandwidth of 600 Gbytes per second.

Multi-GPU Scalability

Scaling Characteristics

ParallelismMulti-Instance GPU (MIG) Supported (seven instances)

Workload Readiness

HPC / Simulation

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Key Strengths

The H100 PCIe excels at AI training and inference, offering substantial performance gains in deep learning workloads due to its advanced tensor cores and high memory bandwidth. It is also well-suited for scientific simulations and data analytics, providing a versatile solution for complex computational tasks.

Limitations

While the H100 PCIe offers excellent performance, it lacks NVLink support, which can be a limitation for applications requiring high-speed inter-GPU communication. Additionally, its high power consumption may necessitate upgrades to power delivery systems in some data centers. Availability can be constrained due to high demand and production limitations.

Expert Insight

The H100 represents a strategic leap in AI compute. When comparing cloud providers, consider not just the hourly rate, but also the interconnect bandwidth (InfiniBand/NVLink) and regional availability which can significantly impact total cost of ownership for large-scale training.

Glossary Terms

FP32 TFLOPS
VRAM
TDP
Cores
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