Rent A100 PCIE 40GB
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📊 Pricing at a Glance
A100 PCIE 40GB on-demand pricing, in stock right now, ranges from $1.59/GPU/hr to $3.09/GPU/hr across 2 offers from 2 providers with live stock tracking (updated October 2026). A further 26 tracked listings are shown below as listed / last-seen pricing.
Looking for a specific provider? See Paperspace A100 PCIE 40GB, or ThunderCompute A100 PCIE 40GB.
Available Offers
The 5 cheapest on-demand offers reported in stock right now, from 2 providers with live stock tracking.
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RunPod | NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB 40GB VRAM | 40GB | 8 vCPU 117GB RAM | 🌍global | $1.59/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Paperspace | NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB 40GB VRAM | 40GB | 12 vCPU 90GB RAM 50GB Storage | New York | $3.09/GPU/hr | Available |
Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)
26 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.
| Provider | Listed per GPU / hr | Pricing type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| TensorDock | $0.60 | on-demand | Check provider |
| ThunderCompute | $0.66 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Crusoe | $1.00 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.29 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.29 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.29 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.29 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Crusoe | $1.45 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.99 | on-demand | Check provider |
| Lambda Labs | $1.99 | on-demand | Check provider |
A100 PCIE 40GB Availability Now
2 providers report A100 PCIE 40GB in stock on-demand right now (2 offers across 2 regions). Last stock observation: .
| Region | Cheapest $/GPU-hr | Provider | Offers in stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| global | $1.59 | RunPod | 1 |
| ny2 | $3.09 | Paperspace | 1 |
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 PCIE 40GB Price History (daily)
Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand A100 PCIE 40GB was $1.59 per GPU-hour across up to 2 providers with stock.
| Date (UTC) | Cheapest $/GPU-hr | Median $/GPU-hr | Offers in stock | Providers with stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 | |
| $1.59 | $2.34 | 2 | 2 |
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 PCIE 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.
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.59 | $1.59 | Deploy this GPU |
| Paperspace | ny2 | 1 | $3.09 | $3.09 | Deploy this GPU |
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A100 PCIE 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 | $1.40/GPU/hr |
|---|---|
| Median of daily catalog averages | $1.40/GPU/hr |
| Days with recorded catalog prices | 30 of 30 |
| Latest catalog snapshot | October 2, 2026 |
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Technical Specifications
Strengths & Limitations
- Exceptional performance for AI training and inference.
- High memory bandwidth for data-intensive workloads.
- 3rd Generation Tensor Cores for accelerated AI performance.
- Double-precision (FP64) performance suitable for HPC applications.
- PCIe form factor allows for easy integration into existing server infrastructure.
- Higher power consumption compared to consumer-grade GPUs.
- Higher cost compared to consumer-grade GPUs.
- May require specialized cooling solutions in some environments.
- PCIe interface may limit performance compared to SXM versions in certain scenarios.
Top Use Cases
Ideal for training large and complex AI models, including deep learning models for image recognition, natural language processing, and recommendation systems. The A100's Tensor Cores and high memory bandwidth significantly reduce training times.
Suitable for scientific simulations, computational fluid dynamics, and other HPC applications that require high double-precision floating-point performance. The A100's FP64 capabilities enable accurate and efficient simulations.
Accelerates data analytics workloads, including data mining, machine learning, and business intelligence. The A100's high memory bandwidth and computational power enable faster processing of large datasets.
Real-World Benchmark
Market Analysis
Generated market commentary, not current pricing. Live prices and stock are in the sections above.
The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB is positioned as a high-end GPU for data centers and research institutions. While newer GPUs like the H100 and H200 offer even greater performance, the A100 remains a viable option for organizations seeking a balance between performance and cost. Its PCIe form factor provides compatibility with a wide range of server platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the A100 PCIe and A100 SXM4?▾
The A100 PCIe uses a PCIe interface, while the A100 SXM4 uses a faster SXM4 interface. The SXM4 version typically offers higher performance due to its increased bandwidth and power delivery capabilities. The PCIe version is easier to integrate into existing server infrastructure.
What software frameworks are compatible with the A100?▾
The A100 is compatible with a wide range of software frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA, and cuDNN. NVIDIA provides optimized drivers and libraries to ensure optimal performance with these frameworks.
What is the typical power consumption of the A100 PCIe 40GB?▾
The A100 PCIe 40GB has a typical power consumption of around 250-300W. It is important to ensure that your server has adequate power supply and cooling to support the GPU.
Alternative GPUs
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