NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data for the NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB and the Lisuan Tech LX MAX shows no overlapping benchmark entries, no head-to-head benchmark results, and no win counts assigned to either part. The database lists zero wins for both accelerators. This means the comparison must be built entirely from architectural specifications, memory characteristics, compute capabilities, and interface details rather than direct performance measurements.

The H100 NVL 94 GB is positioned as a server-class compute accelerator. Its entire design points toward large-scale data center workloads: 94 GB of HBM3 memory, a 6016-bit memory bus, 3.94 TB/s of memory bandwidth, and 528 tensor cores. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX, by contrast, is a smaller, more conventional GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 192-bit bus, and 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The H100 NVL 94 GB wins on raw memory capacity by a factor of nearly eight, and on bandwidth by more than nine times. For workloads that require massive in-memory datasets, such as large language model inference or scientific simulation, the H100 NVL 94 GB holds the clear advantage.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in other areas. It has a higher pixel rate at 192.0 GPixel/s compared to 42.84 GPixel/s for the H100 NVL 94 GB. It also includes display outputs, specifically 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the H100 NVL 94 GB has no display outputs at all. The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, whereas the H100 NVL 94 GB lists no API support in the database. This makes the LX MAX suitable for interactive graphics, rendering, and workstation tasks, while the H100 NVL 94 GB is strictly a compute device.

The power envelope also differs substantially. The H100 NVL 94 GB has a TDP of 400 W and suggests an 800 W power supply, while the LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W and suggests a 550 W power supply. Systems that prioritize lower power draw per unit of compute would favor the LX MAX.

Architecture Differences

The H100 NVL 94 GB uses the GH100 chip built on the Hopper architecture, produced on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 814 mm² and contains 80,000 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 98.3M per mm². The LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip based on the TrueGPU architecture, produced on a 6 nm process, also at TSMC. Transistor count and die size for the LX MAX are listed as unknown in the database, so no density figure can be calculated.

The H100 NVL 94 GB belongs to the Server Hopper (Hxx) generation, while the LX MAX belongs to the 7G100 generation. The H100 NVL 94 GB uses HBM3 memory, which is a high-bandwidth stacked memory technology, whereas the LX MAX uses GDDR6, a more conventional discrete memory type. The memory bus width difference is enormous: 6016 bit versus 192 bit. This explains the bandwidth gap: 3.94 TB/s versus 432.0 GB/s.

Shader resources differ significantly. The H100 NVL 94 GB has 16,896 shading units, 528 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 528 tensor cores. The LX MAX has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with no tensor cores listed. The H100 NVL 94 GB has nearly three times the shading units, 2.75 times the TMUs, but only one quarter the ROPs of the LX MAX. The H100 NVL 94 GB also includes tensor cores, which are absent from the LX MAX specification sheet.

Clock behavior is also different. The H100 NVL 94 GB has a base clock of 1080 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz. The LX MAX lists no base or boost clock in the database. Memory clocks differ as well: the H100 NVL 94 GB runs at 1310 MHz with 5.2 Gbps effective, while the LX MAX runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective. The LX MAX's GDDR6 memory operates at a much higher effective data rate, but the H100 NVL 94 GB's wider bus and HBM3 technology deliver far more total bandwidth.

The H100 NVL 94 GB uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the LX MAX uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The H100 NVL 94 GB draws power through an 8-pin EPS connector, while the LX MAX uses a single 16-pin connector. Both are dual-slot cards. Dimensions differ: the H100 NVL 94 GB measures 267 mm in length and 111 mm in height, while the LX MAX measures 248 mm in length, 118 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two accelerators. There are no wins assigned to either side, and no benchmark scores exist for either product. The avgBenchmarkScore for both is zero, and the percentileVsAllGpus field shows 50 for both, indicating they sit at the median of all recorded GPUs in the database, but this percentile is based on no actual benchmark data.

Given the absence of measured results, the comparison must rely on theoretical compute figures derived from the specification sheets. The H100 NVL 94 GB delivers 60.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS. This gives the H100 NVL 94 GB a 2.45x advantage in single-precision floating-point throughput. In FP16, the H100 NVL 94 GB delivers 241.3 TFLOPS with a 4:1 ratio, while the LX MAX delivers 49.15 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The H100 NVL 94 GB leads by roughly 4.9x in half-precision compute.

Texture rate follows a similar pattern. The H100 NVL 94 GB achieves 942.5 GTexel/s, while the LX MAX achieves 384.0 GTexel/s, a 2.45x difference. Pixel rate, however, reverses the order. The LX MAX reaches 192.0 GPixel/s, while the H100 NVL 94 GB reaches just 42.84 GPixel/s, a 4.48x advantage for the LX MAX. This makes sense given the ROP counts: 96 for the LX MAX versus 24 for the H100 NVL 94 GB.

The H100 NVL 94 GB's FP16 performance of 241.3 TFLOPS is especially notable because it uses a 4:1 ratio, meaning the FP16 throughput is four times the FP32 throughput. The LX MAX's FP16 is only twice its FP32. This suggests the H100 NVL 94 GB is heavily optimized for mixed-precision and AI workloads, where reduced precision is common, while the LX MAX is more balanced between precision levels.

Specification Differences

The two accelerators differ across nearly every specification category in the database.

Process and architecture: The H100 NVL 94 GB uses a 5 nm process, while the LX MAX uses a 6 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC. The H100 NVL 94 GB is based on the Hopper architecture with the GH100 chip; the LX MAX uses the TrueGPU architecture with the 7G106 chip.

Transistors and die size: The H100 NVL 94 GB contains 80,000 million transistors on an 814 mm² die. The LX MAX has unknown transistor count and die size.

Memory: The H100 NVL 94 GB has 94 GB of HBM3 with a 6016-bit bus and 3.94 TB/s bandwidth. The LX MAX has 12 GB of GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Memory clock: 1310 MHz (5.2 Gbps effective) for the H100 NVL 94 GB, 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the LX MAX.

Compute units: The H100 NVL 94 GB has 16,896 shading units, 528 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 528 tensor cores. The LX MAX has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and no tensor cores.

Clocks: The H100 NVL 94 GB has base 1080 MHz and boost 1785 MHz. The LX MAX has no base or boost clock listed.

Performance rates: FP32: 60.32 TFLOPS versus 24.58 TFLOPS. FP16: 241.3 TFLOPS (4:1) versus 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1). Pixel rate: 42.84 GPixel/s versus 192.0 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 942.5 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s.

Power and cooling: TDP: 400 W versus 225 W. Suggested PSU: 800 W versus 550 W. Power connectors: 8-pin EPS versus 1x 16-pin.

Bus and display: PCIe 5.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs: none versus 4x DisplayPort 1.4a.

API support: The H100 NVL 94 GB lists no DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan support. The LX MAX lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

Physical dimensions: Length 267 mm versus 248 mm. Height 111 mm versus 118 mm. The LX MAX also has a listed width of 48 mm; the H100 NVL 94 GB width is not recorded.

Release timing: The H100 NVL 94 GB was released on 2023-03-20. The LX MAX has a release date of 2026-03-16. The H100 NVL 94 GB lists a predecessor (Server Ada) and successor (Server Blackwell). The LX MAX lists neither.

FAQ

Q: Which accelerator has more memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB has 3.94 TB/s of bandwidth from its HBM3 memory on a 6016-bit bus. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has 432.0 GB/s from GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. The H100 NVL 94 GB offers roughly 9.1 times more bandwidth.

Q: Does the Lisuan Tech LX MAX support display output?

A: Yes. The LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB has no display outputs.

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB delivers 60.32 TFLOPS of FP32, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS. The H100 NVL 94 GB is 2.45 times faster in single-precision compute.

Q: What is the difference in pixel rate?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX achieves 192.0 GPixel/s, while the NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB achieves 42.84 GPixel/s. The LX MAX is 4.48 times faster in pixel throughput, consistent with its higher ROP count of 96 versus 24.

Q: Which accelerator includes tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB includes 528 tensor cores. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX lists no tensor cores.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB has a TDP of 400 W and suggests an 800 W power supply. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W and suggests a 550 W power supply. The LX MAX draws less power and requires a smaller PSU.

The Verdict

The data points to two entirely different product categories. The NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB is a high-capacity, high-bandwidth compute accelerator aimed at data center workloads that demand large memory pools and extreme FP16 throughput. Its 94 GB of HBM3 memory, 3.94 TB/s bandwidth, and 528 tensor cores make it suitable for AI training, large model inference, and scientific computing tasks where memory capacity and mixed-precision performance are critical. The absence of display outputs and API support confirms its role as a headless compute device.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is a smaller, more conventional GPU. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, 192-bit bus, and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth place it in a different performance class. However, it includes display outputs, full DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3 support, and a much higher pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s. This makes it suitable for graphics rendering, visualization, and interactive workloads. Its 225 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU also make it more accessible for workstation builds.

The FP16 ratio difference is telling. The H100 NVL 94 GB's 4:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio indicates a design heavily weighted toward reduced-precision AI workloads. The LX MAX's 2:1 ratio is more typical of a general-purpose GPU. The H100 NVL 94 GB also uses a newer PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the LX MAX uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

The release dates place the H100 NVL 94 GB in March 2023 and the LX MAX in March 2026, a three-year gap. The H100 NVL 94 GB has an established predecessor and successor in the database, while the LX MAX has neither.

Users whose workloads depend on massive memory capacity, tensor core acceleration, and high FP16 throughput should select the NVIDIA H100 NVL 94 GB. Users who need display output, graphics API support, and higher pixel throughput at lower power draw should select the Lisuan Tech LX MAX. The recorded data supports no other conclusion, as no benchmark scores exist to compare actual performance.