NVIDIA H200 Price Guide 2026: GPU Cost, Rental & Cloud Pricing
Remember when 32GB of GPU VRAM seemed like a luxury? I sure do. Back in my Kaggle competition days, I was desperately trying to get my hands on a V100 with its "massive" 32GB VRAM. AWS had them, but by the time I cleared their quota hurdles, the competition was long over. Fast forward to 2026, and those numbers feel almost laughable.
Here's the short answer if you're in a hurry...
The NVIDIA H200 GPU costs $30K-$40K to buy outright and $3.72-$10.60 per GPU hour to rent (January 2026). The NVIDIA H200 offers 141GB of HBM3e VRAM. Jarvislabs provides on-demand H200 access at $3.80/hr - the most affordable single H200 GPU rental option.
The latest LLaMA 4 models from Meta are pushing the boundaries, requiring a minimum of 80GB VRAM just to get started. It's a stark reminder of how quickly AI model requirements are evolving - what was once cutting-edge is now barely enough to run the smallest of today's foundation models.
I'll admit it - I was skeptical when NVIDIA announced the H200 last year. The H200 price tag was steep, and I wasn't convinced that the 76% VRAM increase (from 80GB to 141GB) would justify the investment. But here's where I was wrong: the timing couldn't have been better. As models like DeepSeek and LLaMA 4 hit the scene, that extra VRAM became a game-changer. Let me break it down with a real-world H200 example: Running LLaMA 4's larger models (like Maverick 400B) on H100s requires two full nodes with 8 GPUs each for a higher context window. But with the H200? You can do it on a single 8-GPU H200 node. That's not just a convenience - it's a massive cost and complexity reduction that makes advanced AI more accessible to everyone.
NVIDIA H200 Price Snapshot (January 2026)
TL;DR - The NVIDIA H200 GPU is currently available across major cloud providers. H200 cloud pricing ranges from $3.72 to $10.60 per GPU hour. Jarvislabs offers the most affordable on-demand H200 option at $3.80/hr, and is one of the few providers offering single H200 GPU rentals, making the NVIDIA H200 accessible for individual developers and experimentation.
Cloud GPU Pricing Table
| Provider | Instance / Shape | GPUs | Region | On-Demand Price | Per-GPU Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvislabs | H200 | 8×H200 | Europe | $30.4/hr | $3.80 | Lowest-cost option. Also supports 8×H200 for $30.40/hr. |
| AWS | p5e.48xlarge | 8×H200 | Europe (STH) | $84.8/hr | $10.6 | EC2 Capacity Blocks hourly price is close to $32/hr. |
| Azure | Standard_ND96isr_H200_v5 | 8×H200 | West US 3 | $84.80/hr | $10.60 | Prices vary by region. Cited from Azure calculator. |
| Oracle | BM.GPU.H200.8 | 8×H200 | US Ashburn | $80.00/hr | $10.00 | Bare-metal server. Source: OCI pricing list. |
| Google Cloud | A3-H200 (Spot) | 8×H200 | US Central 1 | TBA (Spot: $29.80/hr) | $3.72 | Spot pricing only; on-demand not published yet. 1 |
Note: Hyperscalers currently only offer H200s in 8-GPU bundles. The "Per-GPU Price" column divides total price by 8 for fair comparison.
Key Takeaways
- Jarvislabs is the one of the affordable H200 provider, especially for single-GPU access.
- Google Cloud Spot offers the lowest hourly rate at $3.72, but is preemptible.
- AWS provides a good price-to-performance balance with better availability than GCP. 2
- Azure remains the most expensive, suitable for high-availability needs.
- Oracle (OCI) matches Azure performance at a lower flat rate. 3
Hardware MSRP Insight
| Configuration | MSRP Range | Resale Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single H200 GPU | $40,000–$55,000 | $35,000–$45,000 | Base configuration |
| 4-GPU HGX Board | $180,000–$220,000 | $160,000–$190,000 | Includes NVLink |
| 8-GPU Server | $400,000–$500,000 | $350,000–$420,000 | Full HGX system |
NVIDIA H200 vs H100: Specs & Price Comparison
For a detailed breakdown of H100 pricing and availability, check out our NVIDIA H100 Price Guide. You may also find our H100 vs A100 comparison helpful for understanding the GPU evolution.
| Feature | H100 (SXM) | H200 (SXM) | 🔍 What Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch architecture | Hopper (2023) | Hopper + HBM3e (2024) | Same core silicon; memory subsystem upgraded |
| GPU memory | 80 GB HBM3 | 141 GB HBM3e | +76 % capacity lets you keep ≥ 70 B-parameter models on a single card (NVIDIA) |
| Memory bandwidth | 3.0 TB/s | 4.8 TB/s | +60 % throughput cuts batch-size bottlenecks on inference (NVIDIA) |
| FP8 peak (Tensor Core) | 3.96 PFLOPS | 3.96 PFLOPS | Compute parity—raw flops aren't the selling point |
| NVLink 4 speed | 900 GB/s | 900 GB/s | Multi-GPU scaling unchanged (NVIDIA) |
| PCIe interface | Gen 5 ×16 | Gen 5 ×16 | No change |
| Max TDP (SXM) | 700 W (configurable) | 700 W (configurable) | Same rack-power footprint (TRG Datacenters, Sunbird DCIM) |
Key takeaways — why the extra 61 GB matters
- Single-GPU fits for giant models. A lone H200 can load Llama 4 70B or Mixtral-8×22B in full precision, eliminating tensor-parallel gymnastics (splitting model tensors across GPUs) across two H100s.
- Bandwidth boosts context length. When you crank up sequence length (≥ 32 k tokens) the 4.8 TB/s pipe keeps attention kernels fed instead of stalling on HBM (High Bandwidth Memory).
- No free compute lunch. Peak TFLOPs are identical, so training throughput only rises if you're memory-bound.
- Power and networking stay flat. If your rack can cool an H100, it can cool an H200; NVLink fabric configs carry over 1-for-1.
When to choose which
| Pick this | If you… |
|---|---|
| H200 | Need to run ≥ 70 B models, push long-context inference, or want the simplest 8-GPU DGX/HGX topology without sharding headaches. |
| H100 | Care more about tokens/sec per dollar on models that already fit in 80 GB, e.g., Mistral 7B-MoE or SD-XL training runs. |
NVIDIA H200 Performance Benchmarks
Based on NVIDIA's official benchmarks and early user reports, the NVIDIA H200 GPU delivers significant performance improvements over the H100. The H200's 141GB HBM3e VRAM and 4.8 TB/s memory bandwidth make it the ideal choice for large language model inference:
Key H200 Performance Gains
- 1.4x faster inference on Llama 70B models compared to H100
- 1.9x throughput improvement for long-context scenarios (32k+ tokens)
- 45% reduction in time-to-first-token for large batch sizes
Real-World H200 Performance
| Model | H100 (tokens/sec) | H200 (tokens/sec) | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3 70B | 2,800 | 3,920 | +40% |
| Mixtral 8x22B | 1,950 | 3,510 | +80% |
| GPT-4 class (175B) | 890 | 1,420 | +60% |
Why H200 Excels
- The H200's 141GB HBM3e memory eliminates model sharding for most use cases
- 4.8 TB/s memory bandwidth (vs 3.0 TB/s on H100) reduces memory bottlenecks
- Single H200 can handle what previously required 2x H100s for many workloads
Frequently Asked Questions About NVIDIA H200 Price
How much does an NVIDIA H200 GPU cost?
The NVIDIA H200 GPU costs between $30,000 to $40,000 to purchase outright. For cloud rentals, H200 prices range from $3.72 to $10.60 per GPU hour depending on the provider, with Jarvislabs offering the most affordable option at $3.80/hour.
What is the NVIDIA H200 price vs H100?
The H200 costs approximately 15-20% more than the H100. While an H100 costs $25,000-$30,000, the H200 ranges from $30,000-$40,000. For cloud rentals, H200s typically cost $1-2 more per hour than H100s, but deliver 40-80% better performance for memory-intensive workloads.
Is the NVIDIA H200 the best GPU for AI?
The NVIDIA H200 is currently the best GPU for large language model inference and long-context applications, thanks to its 141GB of HBM3e VRAM. However, for pure training performance where memory isn't a constraint, the H100 offers similar compute performance at a lower price point.
How much does it cost to rent an H200 GPU?
H200 rental prices vary by provider: Jarvislabs offers H200 at $3.80/hour (most affordable on-demand option), Google Cloud Spot pricing is $3.72/hour (but preemptible), while AWS and Azure charge around $10.60 per GPU hour. Most hyperscalers require renting 8 GPUs minimum, except Jarvislabs which offers single H200 GPU access.
What is the difference between H200 NVL and H200 SXM?
The H200 NVL (NVLink) is the PCIe form factor variant designed for air-cooled systems, while the H200 SXM is designed for NVIDIA's HGX platform with higher power limits and NVSwitch connectivity. Both have 141GB HBM3e memory, but the SXM version offers better multi-GPU scaling for large distributed workloads.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy an H200 for 24/7 use?
Running a single H200 on Jarvislabs 24/7 for a year costs approximately $33K (3.80 x 24 x 365), which is about 35% below the lowest hardware MSRP. Plus, you avoid power, cooling, and depreciation costs. For longer commitments, volume discounts can reduce hourly rates by up to 40%.
Conclusion & Next Steps
Want NVIDIA H200 performance without the $30K+ price tag? Here's the deal:
- Rent for $3.80/hr instead of buying outright
- Skip the hardware headaches (power, cooling, depreciation)
- Stay flexible for next-gen GPUs
The math is simple: launch an H200 in 90 seconds, scale when needed, pay as you use.
Once you have your H200, check out our guides on deploying Ollama for LLM inference or optimizing inference with vLLM quantization to get the most out of your GPU.
Ready to try it? Spin up an H200 now or drop us an email at hello@jarvislabs.ai for custom quotes on multi-server setups with monthly commitments.
We'll keep this NVIDIA H200 price guide updated with the latest pricing and benchmarks as they become available.
Why is the H200 more expensive than the H100?
You're paying for memory: the H200 jumps from 80GB HBM3 to 141GB HBM3e and bumps bandwidth to 4.8 TB/s (+60%), letting it handle 70B+ parameter models on one card. The compute silicon is the same Hopper die.
Can I rent a single H200 GPU or do I need an 8-GPU server?
Hyperscalers still ship H200 only in 8-GPU HGX nodes. Jarvislabs is one of the few platforms offering single H200 GPU access on-demand at $3.80/hr, so you can prototype without paying for a whole server.
Does the H200 rental price include NVLink or networking fees?
Yes - NVLink/NVSwitch fabric is included in the instance rate at Jarvislabs. Unlike other providers, we don't charge extra for bandwidth or data transfer. What you see is what you pay.
Will NVIDIA H200 prices drop when Blackwell GPUs ship?
Historically, previous-gen flagship GPUs see approximately 15% list-price cuts within six months of the next generation's launch. With Blackwell B100/B200 GPUs now shipping, expect H200 rates to soften throughout 2026, with spot/preemptible prices sliding first.
Need custom H200 pricing? For multiple servers or longer commitments, we offer volume discounts that can reduce your hourly rate by up to 40%. Contact us at hello@jarvislabs.ai for a custom quote.