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Rent NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB Cloud Instances

The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 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 builds upon the Ampere architecture, providing significant improvements over previous generations in term...

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest Provider
Massed Compute
$1.35/GPU/hr
Most Expensive
Cirrascale
$3.08/GPU/hr
Median Price
$1.20/GPU/hr
Total Instances
100
Providers
12
Last Updated
June 5, 2026

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB rental pricing ranges from $1.35/GPU/hr to $3.08/GPU/hr across 100 instances from 12 providers (updated June 2026).

Looking for a specific provider? See Massed Compute NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB, Hyperstack NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB, or ThunderCompute NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB.

Available Offers

Compare the top 5 cheapest offers from 12 providers.

20 instances available
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB
80GB VRAM
16 vCPU
96GB RAM
512GB Storage
$1.35/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB
80GB VRAM
16 vCPU
96GB RAM
512GB Storage
$1.35/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB
80GB VRAM
28 vCPU
120GB RAM
850GB Storage
$1.35/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB
80GB VRAM
4 vCPU
32GB RAM
100GB Storage
$1.79/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB2x
80GB VRAM
30 vCPU
150GB RAM
1024GB Storage
$1.35/GPU/hr
$2.70/hr total (2×)

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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 memory capacity (80GB) allows for handling larger datasets and more complex models.
  • High memory bandwidth (2 TB/s) ensures fast data transfer, reducing bottlenecks.
  • Ampere architecture provides significant performance improvements for AI and HPC workloads.
  • Tensor Cores accelerate AI training and inference.
  • PCIe form factor allows for easy integration into existing server infrastructure.
Limitations
  • Higher power consumption compared to lower-end GPUs.
  • Higher cost compared to GPUs with less memory and performance.
  • PCIe interface may limit performance compared to SXM versions in certain workloads.

Top Use Cases

Large Language Model (LLM) Training

The A100 80GB's large memory capacity is ideal for training large language models with billions of parameters, enabling faster training times and improved model accuracy.

Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Accelerates data processing, feature engineering, and model training for various machine learning tasks, including image recognition, natural language processing, and fraud detection.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Provides significant computational power for scientific simulations, engineering analysis, and other HPC applications, enabling researchers and engineers to solve complex problems faster.

Real-World Benchmark

AI Training Performance
The A100 80GB demonstrates significant performance gains in AI training compared to previous generation GPUs, particularly for large models. For example, training a ResNet-50 model can be significantly faster compared to a V100.
Est. Cost$0.12/hr

Market Analysis

The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB is positioned as a high-end GPU for data centers and research institutions requiring substantial computational power and memory capacity. While the price of $0.12/hr reflects its premium capabilities, it offers a cost-effective solution for organizations that need to accelerate demanding workloads without investing in dedicated hardware. It competes with other high-end GPUs like the A100 SXM4 versions and the newer H100 series, but remains a viable option for many applications due to its balance of performance and cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 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?â–¾

The A100 is compatible with all major AI and HPC frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA, and OpenACC.

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

The A100 PCIe 80GB typically has a power consumption of around 250-300W.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB
$0.13/hr

A lower memory capacity option for workloads that don't require 80GB, but the price is negligibly different.

NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB
$0.29/hr

An older generation GPU that may be suitable for less demanding workloads, but at a higher price.

NVIDIA H100 PCIe
$1.07/hr

A newer generation GPU offering significantly higher performance, but at a much higher cost.

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Source: GPUPerHour.com — NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (June 2026)

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A100 PCIe 80GB Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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A100 PCIe 80GB cloud GPU pricing ranges from $1.35/hr on Massed Compute to $3.08/hr on Cirrascale, based on 100 offers tracked by GPUPerHour across 12 providers. 20 instances are currently in stock across 19 regions.

Running a A100 PCIe 80GB continuously for one month at the cheapest available rate costs approximately $972. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Prices on GPUPerHour update every 60 seconds, reflecting real-time changes in provider pricing and availability.

Renting A100 PCIe 80GB: Which Provider to Choose

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GPUPerHour tracks A100 PCIe 80GB offers from 12 providers. The cheapest option is Massed Compute at $1.35/hr, followed by Hyperstack at $1.35/hr and ThunderCompute at $1.79/hr.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a provider. Availability matters: 20 of 100 instances are in stock right now. 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 PCIe 80GB Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB is available from $0.13/hr. A lower memory capacity option for workloads that don't require 80GB, but the price is negligibly different. The NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB is available from $0.29/hr. An older generation GPU that may be suitable for less demanding workloads, but at a higher price. The NVIDIA H100 PCIe is available from $1.07/hr. A newer generation GPU offering significantly higher performance, but at a much higher cost.

For detailed head-to-head analysis, see: a10 vs a100 pcie 80gb, a100 pcie 80gb vs a16, a100 pcie 80gb vs a30.

A100 PCIe 80GB Pricing FAQ

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

A100 PCIe 80GB cloud rental pricing starts at $1.35/hr on Massed Compute and goes up to $3.08/hr. Running a A100 PCIe 80GB continuously for one month at the cheapest rate costs approximately $972. GPUPerHour tracks pricing from 12 providers with prices updated every 60 seconds.

Which is the cheapest provider for A100 PCIe 80GB?â–¾

The cheapest A100 PCIe 80GB is available on Massed Compute at $1.35/hr, Hyperstack at $1.35/hr, ThunderCompute at $1.79/hr. 20 instances are currently in stock across 12 providers.

What are the alternatives to A100 PCIe 80GB?â–¾

Alternatives to the A100 PCIe 80GB include NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB ($0.13/hr), NVIDIA Tesla V100 32GB ($0.29/hr), NVIDIA H100 PCIe ($1.07/hr). A lower memory capacity option for workloads that don't require 80GB, but the price is negligibly different.

A100 PCIE 80GB Price: $0.75/hr on TensorDock | GPUPerHour