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Rent A100 SXM 40GB

The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB is a high-performance GPU designed for data centers, offering exceptional computational power for AI, data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, it delivers significant performance improvements over previous gene...
Current on-demand floor$0.67

per GPU-hour

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest In Stock
Vast.ai
$0.67/GPU/hr
Most Expensive In Stock
Lambda Labs
$1.99/GPU/hr
Median In-Stock Price
$1.99/GPU/hr
Offers Reported In Stock
4
Providers With Stock
2
Latest Stock Observation

A100 SXM 40GB on-demand pricing, in stock right now, ranges from $0.67/GPU/hr to $1.99/GPU/hr across 4 offers from 2 providers with live stock tracking (updated October 2026). A further 33 tracked listings are shown below as listed / last-seen pricing.

Looking for a specific provider? See Vast.ai A100 SXM 40GB, Lambda Labs A100 SXM 40GB, or AWS A100 SXM 40GB.

Available Offers

The 5 cheapest on-demand offers reported in stock right now, from 2 providers with live stock tracking.

4 offers available
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB
40GB VRAM
256 vCPU
126GB RAM
361GB Storage
4935 Mbps ↑
4437 Mbps ↓
$0.67/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB
40GB VRAM
30 vCPU
200GB RAM
512GB Storage
$1.99/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB
40GB VRAM
30 vCPU
200GB RAM
512GB Storage
$1.99/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB
40GB VRAM
30 vCPU
200GB RAM
512GB Storage
$1.99/GPU/hr

Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

33 further listings GPUPerHour tracks for this GPU. These catalog rows do not qualify as current secure on-demand offers; stock observations may be missing or old. They are not confirmed in stock; check availability with the provider.

ProviderListed per GPU / hrPricing typeAvailability
Vast.ai$0.67on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
VERDA$0.72on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.73on-demandCheck provider
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A100 SXM 40GB Availability Now

2 providers report A100 SXM 40GB in stock on-demand right now (4 offers across 4 regions). Last stock observation: .

Cheapest in-stock A100 SXM 40GB offer per region
RegionCheapest $/GPU-hrProviderOffers in stock
Slovenia, SI$0.67Vast.ai1
asia-south-1$1.99Lambda Labs1
us-west-2$1.99Lambda Labs1
us-east-1$1.99Lambda Labs1

Regions are as the providers name them. Prices on this page were observed on (UTC) and are quoted for that day; they are rechecked every minute and can change before booking.

A100 SXM 40GB Price History (daily)

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand A100 SXM 40GB ranged from $0.67 to $1.99 per GPU-hour across up to 3 providers with stock.

A100 SXM 40GB daily cheapest and median on-demand price per GPU-hour, last 14 days
Date (UTC)Cheapest $/GPU-hrMedian $/GPU-hrOffers in stockProviders with stock
$0.67$1.9953
$1.99$1.9931
$0.67$1.9942
$0.73$1.9952
$0.73$0.7342
$0.73$1.9942
$1.99$1.9931
$1.99$1.9911
$1.99$1.9911
$1.29$1.9942
$1.29$1.9982
$1.29$1.9962
$1.28$1.9982
$1.99$1.9931

One row per captured day (00:05 UTC). Cheapest is the lowest secure on-demand price per GPU-hour reported in stock by a provider with live stock tracking; median is the median of those offers. Days without a capture are not shown. Method and full series: Cloud GPU Price Index.

A100 SXM 40GB Price by Provider

Cheapest on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now. Prices are per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site.

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Vast.aiSlovenia, SI1$0.67$0.67Deploy this GPU
Lambda Labsasia-south-11$1.99$1.99Deploy this GPU

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A100 SXM 40GB Catalog Listing History (30 days)

Catalog listings, not live prices.

These averages are of every tracked catalog listing, including spot, reserved, out-of-stock and older rows. They do not measure live on-demand prices or availability (the daily price history table above does that) and cannot establish savings against the current offers. Each day averages its recorded catalog snapshots; the median gives each day equal weight. Missing days are excluded.

Lowest daily catalog average$1.02/GPU/hr
Median of daily catalog averages$1.25/GPU/hr
Days with recorded catalog prices30 of 30
Latest catalog snapshotOctober 9, 2026

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
6912
Memory type
HBM2
Tensor cores
432
FP8 performance
N/A
Memory bandwidth
1.6 TB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Exceptional performance for AI training and inference.
  • High memory bandwidth for data-intensive workloads.
  • SXM4 form factor enables high-speed interconnects within servers.
  • Suitable for large-scale simulations and data analysis.
  • Supports NVIDIA's software stack, including CUDA and TensorRT.
Limitations
  • Higher cost compared to consumer-grade GPUs.
  • SXM4 form factor requires compatible server infrastructure.
  • Power consumption can be significant.
  • FP8 performance is not specified, indicating it may not be optimized for this precision.

Top Use Cases

AI Training

Accelerates the training of deep learning models, enabling faster iteration and experimentation. Ideal for complex models and large datasets.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Provides the computational power needed for scientific simulations, weather forecasting, and other demanding HPC applications.

Data Analytics

Enables faster processing and analysis of large datasets, facilitating data-driven insights and decision-making.

Real-World Benchmark

AI Training Performance
The A100 SXM4 40GB demonstrates significant speedups in training common deep learning models compared to previous generation GPUs. For example, training ResNet-50 can be completed in a fraction of the time. Actual performance varies depending on the specific model, dataset, and software configuration.
Illustrative cost, generated estimate$0.51/hr

Market Analysis

Generated market commentary, not current pricing. Live prices and stock are in the sections above.

The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB is positioned as a premium GPU for data centers and research institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the A100 SXM4 and the A100 PCIe?â–¾

The A100 SXM4 uses the SXM4 form factor, which allows for higher power limits and faster interconnects compared to the PCIe version. This results in better performance for certain workloads. The PCIe version is more widely compatible with standard server infrastructure.

What software frameworks are compatible with the A100 SXM4?â–¾

The A100 SXM4 is compatible with all major deep learning frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MXNet. It also supports NVIDIA's CUDA toolkit and TensorRT for optimized performance.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB

Offers similar performance to the SXM4 version but with twice the memory capacity and a more widely compatible PCIe form factor, at a lower cost.

NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB

A previous-generation GPU that can be a cost-effective alternative for less demanding workloads. While not as powerful as the A100, it still provides significant acceleration for AI and HPC applications.

NVIDIA H100 SXM5

A newer generation GPU offering significantly improved performance compared to the A100, but at a higher cost. Suitable for users requiring the absolute highest performance.

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Source: GPUPerHour.com — A100 SXM 40GB GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (October 2026)

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A100 SXM 40GB Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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A100 SXM 40GB on-demand pricing currently ranges from $0.67/GPU/hr on Vast.ai to $1.99/GPU/hr on Lambda Labs, based on 4 offers reported in stock by 2 providers with live stock tracking, across 4 regions. GPUPerHour also tracks 37 on-demand listings in total, including catalog-only and out-of-stock rows, shown further up as last-seen pricing.

Running one A100 SXM 40GB continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $480. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Confirm the final price and capacity with the provider before booking.

Renting A100 SXM 40GB: Which Provider to Choose

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2 providers have A100 SXM 40GB in stock on-demand right now. The cheapest is Vast.ai at $0.67/GPU/hr, followed by Lambda Labs at $1.99/GPU/hr.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a provider. Billing increments, region coverage, and security certifications also vary between providers. Use the pricing tool to filter by region, availability, and provider features.

How A100 SXM 40GB Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. Offers similar performance to the SXM4 version but with twice the memory capacity and a more widely compatible PCIe form factor, at a lower cost. The NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A previous-generation GPU that can be a cost-effective alternative for less demanding workloads. While not as powerful as the A100, it still provides significant acceleration for AI and HPC applications. The NVIDIA H100 SXM5 offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A newer generation GPU offering significantly improved performance compared to the A100, but at a higher cost. Suitable for users requiring the absolute highest performance.

A100 SXM 40GB Pricing FAQ

How much does A100 SXM 40GB cost per hour?â–¾

A100 SXM 40GB on-demand cloud rental currently starts at $0.67 per GPU per hour on Vast.ai and goes up to $1.99/GPU/hr, based on 4 offers reported in stock by 2 providers with live stock tracking. Running one A100 SXM 40GB continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $480. Current prices use secure on-demand offers, excluding peer-to-peer hosts. Availability is checked periodically and can change before booking.

Which is the cheapest provider for A100 SXM 40GB?â–¾

Among providers with A100 SXM 40GB in stock right now, the cheapest are Vast.ai at $0.67/GPU/hr, Lambda Labs at $1.99/GPU/hr. 4 offers are currently in stock across 2 providers.

How has the A100 SXM 40GB rental price changed recently?â–¾

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand A100 SXM 40GB price reported in stock ranged from $0.67 to $1.99 per GPU-hour, across up to 3 providers with stock. The daily figures are captured at 00:05 UTC from secure on-demand offers and are listed in the price history table on this page.

What are the alternatives to A100 SXM 40GB?â–¾

Alternatives to the A100 SXM 40GB include NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB, NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB, NVIDIA H100 SXM5. Offers similar performance to the SXM4 version but with twice the memory capacity and a more widely compatible PCIe form factor, at a lower cost.