NVIDIA A100 40 GB
Run training, fine-tuning and inference workloads that fit within 40 GB of GPU memory. Compare the hourly rate with larger-memory options before you launch.
From $0.89/GPU/hour · USD on-demand rate · Storage extra
Workloads
What to run on A100 40 GB.
Choose for your workload’s memory needs, software support and measured runtime.
Model development
Run experiments and fine-tuning jobs sized for 40 GB, including all training state.
Batch inference
Process datasets with a batch size that fits your model and available memory.
Cost-conscious experimentation
Start here when the job fits. Compare measured runtime and total cost with higher-memory GPUs.
Choose your setup
Start with the environment you need.
Use a preconfigured container or manage your operating system in a GPU VM. The dashboard shows current GPU and region availability.
GPU Templates
Start with PyTorch, ComfyUI or another supported environment. Drivers and framework dependencies are preconfigured.
Explore templates↗GPU VMs
Get SSH and full root access when you need control over the operating system and runtime. Available configurations vary by GPU and region.
Explore VMs↗Persistent storage
Keep datasets and checkpoints on a filesystem you can attach to your own instances in the same region.
Explore filesystems↗Sizing
Start with memory. Then measure performance.
Model weights are only part of the working set. Leave room for everything the job needs while it runs.
For inference
Account for model precision, context length, KV cache and concurrent requests. A model loading successfully does not tell you how much traffic it can serve.
For training
Include activations, gradients and optimizer state. Batch size, sequence length and checkpointing change memory use.
For multiple GPUs
GPU memory is not automatically pooled. Use a framework and parallelism strategy that distribute the workload across devices.
Hardware specifications: NVIDIA A100 40 GB. Software and workload affect realized performance.
Compare options
Compare memory and hourly rates.
Use this as a shortlist, then test your workload. Lower hourly pricing does not always mean a lower total job cost.
| GPU | Memory | Architecture | From / GPU / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA H200 | 141 GB HBM3e | Hopper | $3.99 |
| NVIDIA H100 | 80 GB HBM3 | Hopper | $2.69 |
| NVIDIA B200 | 180 GB per GPU¹ | Blackwell | Request a quote |
| NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 | 96 GB GDDR7 | Blackwell | $1.89 |
| NVIDIA A100 80 GB | 80 GB HBM2e | Ampere | $1.49 |
| NVIDIA A100 40 GB | 40 GB HBM2 | Ampere | $0.89 |
| NVIDIA L4 | 24 GB GDDR6 | Ada Lovelace | $0.44 |
Before you start
Common questions.
Practical details for choosing and using this product.
How do I get started with NVIDIA A100 40 GB?
Choose a template or VM, select the GPU and region, and review the configuration and price in the dashboard before launch.
Is storage included in the GPU rate?
Storage is billed separately. Retained storage continues to incur charges while an instance is paused. Review the full configuration price before launching.
Will my model fit on one GPU?
This GPU has 40 GB HBM2. Fit depends on weights, precision, framework overhead and workload state. For inference, also account for context and concurrency; for training, include activations and optimizer state.
Can I get more than eight GPUs?
For workloads spanning nodes, explore GPU clusters. Reserved capacity can be planned at 128, 256, 1,024 GPUs and beyond, subject to configuration and availability.
Get started with NVIDIA A100 40 GB.
Launch a GPU instance or talk to our team about the right setup for your workload.