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Rent NVIDIA Tesla T4 Cloud Instances

The NVIDIA Tesla T4 is a low-profile, energy-efficient GPU designed for mainstream inference and cloud workloads. It excels in accelerating deep learning inference, video transcoding, and virtual desktops. Built on the Turing architecture, the T4 offers a balance of performance and power efficiency,...

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest Provider
AWS
$0.53/GPU/hr
Most Expensive
AWS
$4.35/GPU/hr
Median Price
$0.98/GPU/hr
Total Instances
7
Providers
2
Last Updated
June 5, 2026

NVIDIA Tesla T4 rental pricing ranges from $0.53/GPU/hr to $4.35/GPU/hr across 7 instances from 2 providers (updated June 2026).

Looking for a specific provider? See AWS NVIDIA Tesla T4, or ThunderCompute NVIDIA Tesla T4.

Available Offers

Compare the top 5 cheapest offers from 2 providers.

6 instances available
NVIDIA Tesla T4
16GB VRAM
4 vCPU
16GB RAM
$0.53/GPU/hr
NVIDIA Tesla T4
16GB VRAM
8 vCPU
32GB RAM
$0.75/GPU/hr
NVIDIA Tesla T4
16GB VRAM
16 vCPU
64GB RAM
$1.20/GPU/hr
NVIDIA Tesla T4
16GB VRAM
32 vCPU
128GB RAM
$2.18/GPU/hr
NVIDIA Tesla T44x
16GB VRAM
48 vCPU
192GB RAM
$0.98/GPU/hr
$3.91/hr total (4×)

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
2560
Memory type
16 GB GDDR6
Tensor cores
320
FP8 performance
N/A
Memory bandwidth
320 GB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Excellent power efficiency (70W TDP)
  • Strong inference performance, especially for INT8 and FP16 workloads
  • Low profile form factor for easy deployment in various servers
  • Support for NVIDIA TensorRT for optimized inference
  • Suitable for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments
Limitations
  • Lower compute performance compared to higher-end Tesla GPUs like V100 or A100
  • Limited memory capacity compared to newer GPUs
  • Not ideal for large-scale training workloads
  • GDDR6 memory is slower than HBM2 found in higher-end GPUs

Top Use Cases

Deep Learning Inference

Accelerating inference tasks for image recognition, natural language processing, and other AI applications. The T4's Tensor Cores provide significant speedups for INT8 and FP16 inference.

Video Transcoding

Efficiently transcoding video streams for various formats and resolutions. The T4's dedicated hardware encoders and decoders improve transcoding performance and reduce CPU load.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Providing a smooth and responsive experience for virtual desktops. The T4's graphics capabilities enable users to run demanding applications and multimedia content in a virtualized environment.

Real-World Benchmark

Inference Performance on ResNet-50
The Tesla T4 delivers competitive inference performance on ResNet-50 and other popular deep learning models, especially when using TensorRT for optimization. Expect throughput in the range of several hundred images per second for ResNet-50 INT8 inference.
Est. Cost$0.15/hr

Market Analysis

The NVIDIA Tesla T4 occupies a mid-range position in the cloud GPU market, offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness. It is a popular choice for inference workloads where high throughput and low latency are critical. While newer GPUs like the L4 offer improved performance, the T4 remains a viable option for budget-conscious users. Compared to the RTX series, the Tesla T4 is designed for server environments and optimized for 24/7 operation. At $0.15/hr, it's positioned as an accessible option for scaling inference tasks. Cheaper options like the GTX 1070 ($0.04/hr) exist, but lack the Tensor Cores and optimizations for AI inference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical power consumption of the Tesla T4?â–¾

The Tesla T4 has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 70W, making it very power-efficient.

What software frameworks are supported by the Tesla T4?â–¾

The Tesla T4 supports all major deep learning frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Caffe. It also works seamlessly with NVIDIA TensorRT for optimized inference.

Is the Tesla T4 suitable for gaming?â–¾

While the Tesla T4 can technically run games, it is not designed for gaming. GeForce or Quadro cards are better suited for gaming workloads due to their optimized drivers and features.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA L4
$0.20/hr

Offers improved performance and efficiency compared to the T4, making it a good upgrade option for inference workloads.

NVIDIA RTX A2000
$0.04/hr

A lower cost alternative, suitable for lighter workloads and virtual workstations. Offers similar features but with lower performance.

NVIDIA A10
$0.16/hr

Offers a balance of compute and graphics capabilities, suitable for a wider range of workloads including VDI and AI inference.

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Source: GPUPerHour.com — NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (June 2026)

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Tesla T4 Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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Tesla T4 cloud GPU pricing ranges from $0.53/hr on AWS to $4.35/hr on AWS, based on 7 offers tracked by GPUPerHour across 2 providers. 6 instances are currently in stock across 2 regions.

Running a Tesla T4 continuously for one month at the cheapest available rate costs approximately $379. 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 Tesla T4: Which Provider to Choose

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GPUPerHour tracks Tesla T4 offers from 2 providers. The cheapest option is AWS at $0.53/hr, followed by ThunderCompute at $0.27/hr.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a provider. Availability matters: 6 of 7 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 Tesla T4 Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA L4 is available from $0.20/hr. Offers improved performance and efficiency compared to the T4, making it a good upgrade option for inference workloads. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 is available from $0.04/hr. A lower cost alternative, suitable for lighter workloads and virtual workstations. Offers similar features but with lower performance. The NVIDIA A10 is available from $0.16/hr. Offers a balance of compute and graphics capabilities, suitable for a wider range of workloads including VDI and AI inference.

For detailed head-to-head analysis, see: a10 vs t4, a100 pcie 40gb vs t4, a100 pcie 80gb vs t4.

Tesla T4 Pricing FAQ

How much does Tesla T4 cost per hour?â–¾

Tesla T4 cloud rental pricing starts at $0.53/hr on AWS and goes up to $4.35/hr. Running a Tesla T4 continuously for one month at the cheapest rate costs approximately $379. GPUPerHour tracks pricing from 2 providers with prices updated every 60 seconds.

Which is the cheapest provider for Tesla T4?â–¾

The cheapest Tesla T4 is available on AWS at $0.53/hr, ThunderCompute at $0.27/hr. 6 instances are currently in stock across 2 providers.

What are the alternatives to Tesla T4?â–¾

Alternatives to the Tesla T4 include NVIDIA L4 ($0.20/hr), NVIDIA RTX A2000 ($0.04/hr), NVIDIA A10 ($0.16/hr). Offers improved performance and efficiency compared to the T4, making it a good upgrade option for inference workloads.

NVIDIA T4 Price: $0.27/hr on ThunderCompute | GPUPerHour