NVIDIAAmpere Architecture

Rent A100 SXM 80GB

The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB is a high-performance GPU designed for data centers, offering exceptional computational power for AI, data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. It leverages NVIDIA's Ampere architecture and provides significantly enhanced memory capacity compared to it...
Current on-demand floor$1.05

per GPU-hour

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest In Stock
Vast.ai
$1.05/GPU/hr
Most Expensive In Stock
VERDA
$2.07/GPU/hr
Median In-Stock Price
$1.49/GPU/hr
Offers Reported In Stock
16
Providers With Stock
5
Latest Stock Observation

A100 SXM 80GB on-demand pricing, in stock right now, ranges from $1.05/GPU/hr to $2.07/GPU/hr across 16 offers from 5 providers with live stock tracking (updated October 2026). A further 87 tracked listings are shown below as listed / last-seen pricing.

Looking for a specific provider? See Vast.ai A100 SXM 80GB, Massed Compute A100 SXM 80GB, or QuantaCloud A100 SXM 80GB.

Available Offers

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

16 offers available
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
128 vCPU
126GB RAM
1295GB Storage
2848 Mbps ↑
2010 Mbps ↓
$1.05/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB8x
80GB VRAM
120 vCPU
1800GB RAM
6000GB Storage
$1.38/GPU/hr
$11.04/hr total (8×)
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
14 vCPU
100GB RAM
625GB Storage
$1.38/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB
80GB VRAM
16 vCPU
120GB RAM
1000GB Storage
$1.38/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB8x
80GB VRAM
126 vCPU
800GB RAM
5000GB Storage
$1.38/GPU/hr
$11.04/hr total (8×)

Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

87 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
Vast.ai$0.73on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.73on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.73on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.80on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.80on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.80on-demandCheck provider
TensorDock$0.85on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.97on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$1.03on-demandCheck provider
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A100 SXM 80GB Availability Now

5 providers report A100 SXM 80GB in stock on-demand right now (16 offers across 8 regions). Last stock observation: .

Cheapest in-stock A100 SXM 80GB offer per region
RegionCheapest $/GPU-hrProviderOffers in stock
Czechia, CZ$1.05Vast.ai1
us-central-3$1.38Massed Compute3
us-central-2$1.38Massed Compute1
us-east-1$1.38Massed Compute4
us-midwest-2$1.49QuantaCloud3

The 5 cheapest of 8 regions with stock. 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 80GB Price History (daily)

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand A100 SXM 80GB ranged from $1.05 to $1.38 per GPU-hour across up to 7 providers with stock.

A100 SXM 80GB daily cheapest and median on-demand price per GPU-hour, last 14 days
Date (UTC)Cheapest $/GPU-hrMedian $/GPU-hrOffers in stockProviders with stock
$1.38$1.50175
$1.38$1.50186
$1.16$1.50197
$1.07$1.50156
$1.08$1.50137
$1.05$1.50166
$1.38$1.50135
$1.05$1.49176
$1.08$1.50197
$1.38$1.50145
$1.38$1.50125
$1.09$1.38134
$1.38$1.50134
$1.19$1.49135

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 80GB 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.aiCzechia, CZ1$1.05$1.05Deploy this GPU
Massed Computeus-central-38$1.38$11.04Deploy this GPU
QuantaCloudus-midwest-28$1.49$11.92Deploy this GPU
HyperstackUS-18$1.60$12.80Deploy this GPU
VERDAFIN-HEL2$2.07$4.13Deploy this GPU

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A100 SXM 80GB 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$1.04/GPU/hr
Median of daily catalog averages$1.06/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
HBM2e
Tensor cores
432
FP8 performance
624 TFLOPS (with sparsity)
Memory bandwidth
2 TB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Exceptional performance for AI training and inference.
  • Large 80GB HBM2e memory allows for handling massive datasets and complex models.
  • High memory bandwidth accelerates data transfer and processing.
  • SXM4 form factor enables high-speed interconnects within servers.
  • Optimized for NVIDIA's software stack, including CUDA, TensorRT, and cuDNN.
Limitations
  • High cost compared to consumer-grade GPUs.
  • Requires specialized server infrastructure with SXM4 sockets.
  • High power consumption and thermal output.
  • Not suitable for gaming or desktop applications.

Top Use Cases

AI Model Training

Accelerates the training of large deep learning models for computer vision, natural language processing, and other AI tasks. The 80GB memory allows for training models with larger batch sizes and more complex architectures.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Enables faster simulations and data analysis in scientific research, engineering, and financial modeling. The high memory bandwidth and compute power are ideal for computationally intensive workloads.

Data Analytics

Facilitates faster processing and analysis of large datasets for business intelligence, fraud detection, and other data-driven applications. The A100's performance allows for real-time analytics and faster insights.

Real-World Benchmark

AI Training Performance
The A100 SXM4 80GB delivers significant performance improvements compared to previous generation GPUs, particularly in large-scale AI training scenarios. Benchmarks show substantial speedups in training time for models like BERT, ResNet, and GPT.
Illustrative cost, generated estimate$0.78/hr

Market Analysis

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

The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB is a premium GPU targeted at enterprises and research institutions with demanding computational needs. Its high price point reflects its exceptional performance and large memory capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The A100 SXM4 uses the SXM4 form factor, which allows for higher power delivery and faster interconnects compared to the PCIe version. SXM4 GPUs are typically used in high-density server configurations, while PCIe GPUs are more versatile and can be used in a wider range of systems.

What software is compatible with the A100?â–¾

The A100 is compatible with NVIDIA's CUDA toolkit, TensorRT, cuDNN, and other software libraries. It also supports popular deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MXNet.

What are the power requirements for the A100 SXM4 80GB?â–¾

The A100 SXM4 80GB has a typical power consumption of around 400W. It requires a robust power supply and cooling system to operate effectively.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB

A PCIe-based alternative to the SXM4, offering similar performance but with wider compatibility across server platforms.

NVIDIA H100 SXM5

A newer generation GPU with significantly improved performance, but at a higher cost and requiring newer server infrastructure.

NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB

A lower-cost option if the 80GB memory capacity is not required, offering similar compute performance with half the memory.

Cite This Data
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Source: GPUPerHour.com — A100 SXM 80GB GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (October 2026)

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A100 SXM 80GB Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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A100 SXM 80GB on-demand pricing currently ranges from $1.05/GPU/hr on Vast.ai to $2.07/GPU/hr on VERDA, based on 16 offers reported in stock by 5 providers with live stock tracking, across 8 regions. GPUPerHour also tracks 103 on-demand listings in total, including catalog-only and out-of-stock rows, shown further up as last-seen pricing.

Running one A100 SXM 80GB continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $758. 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 80GB: Which Provider to Choose

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5 providers have A100 SXM 80GB in stock on-demand right now. The cheapest is Vast.ai at $1.05/GPU/hr, followed by Massed Compute at $1.38/GPU/hr and QuantaCloud at $1.49/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 80GB Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A PCIe-based alternative to the SXM4, offering similar performance but with wider compatibility across server platforms. The NVIDIA H100 SXM5 offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A newer generation GPU with significantly improved performance, but at a higher cost and requiring newer server infrastructure. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A lower-cost option if the 80GB memory capacity is not required, offering similar compute performance with half the memory.

A100 SXM 80GB Pricing FAQ

How much does A100 SXM 80GB cost per hour?â–¾

A100 SXM 80GB on-demand cloud rental currently starts at $1.05 per GPU per hour on Vast.ai and goes up to $2.07/GPU/hr, based on 16 offers reported in stock by 5 providers with live stock tracking. Running one A100 SXM 80GB continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $758. 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 80GB?â–¾

Among providers with A100 SXM 80GB in stock right now, the cheapest are Vast.ai at $1.05/GPU/hr, Massed Compute at $1.38/GPU/hr, QuantaCloud at $1.49/GPU/hr. 16 offers are currently in stock across 5 providers.

How has the A100 SXM 80GB rental price changed recently?â–¾

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand A100 SXM 80GB price reported in stock ranged from $1.05 to $1.38 per GPU-hour, across up to 7 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 80GB?â–¾

Alternatives to the A100 SXM 80GB include NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB, NVIDIA H100 SXM5, NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40GB. A PCIe-based alternative to the SXM4, offering similar performance but with wider compatibility across server platforms.