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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...
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📊 Pricing at a Glance

No live on-demand availability right now. No provider with live stock tracking reports A100 SXM 40GB in stock. Last seen from $0.67/GPU/hr on Vast.ai (listed on-demand pricing, not verified in stock).

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GPUPerHour tracks 29 listings for A100 SXM 40GB from 4 providers, none of which is confirmed in stock on-demand right now. They are listed below as 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

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Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

29 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.

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Vast.ai$0.67on-demandCheck provider
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A100 SXM 40GB Availability Now

No provider with live stock tracking reports A100 SXM 40GB in stock on-demand right now. Stock is rechecked every minute; tracked catalog listings are shown above as last-seen pricing.

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$1.9981
$0.67$1.9952
$1.99$1.9951
$1.99$1.9941
$1.99$1.9961
$1.99$1.9931
$1.99$1.9951
$0.73$1.9982
$1.99$1.9931
$0.67$1.9953
$1.99$1.9931
$0.67$1.9942
$0.73$1.9952

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.

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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$1.21/GPU/hr
Days with recorded catalog prices30 of 30
Latest catalog snapshotOctober 19, 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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A100 SXM 40GB Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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No provider with live stock tracking reports A100 SXM 40GB in stock on-demand right now. The lowest listed on-demand price GPUPerHour last saw was $0.67/GPU/hr on Vast.ai, across 29 tracked listings from 4 providers. Listed prices are catalog prices and may not be bookable.

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

No provider with live stock tracking currently reports A100 SXM 40GB in stock on-demand. The lowest listed on-demand price GPUPerHour last saw was $0.67 per GPU per hour on Vast.ai, across 29 tracked on-demand listings from 4 providers. Listed prices are catalog prices and may not be bookable right now.

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.