GPU Comparison Guide
Choosing the right GPU for your project is crucial. Here is a breakdown of the most popular GPUs available for rent on Vast.ai.
| GPU Model | VRAM | Primary Use Case | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 24GB | Consumer High-End / AI Training | $0.30 - $0.60/hr |
| RTX 3090 | 24GB | Affordable AI / Stable Diffusion | $0.20 - $0.40/hr |
| NVIDIA A100 | 40GB/80GB | Enterprise AI / LLMs | $1.00 - $2.00/hr |
| NVIDIA H100 | 80GB | Cutting Edge AI / Large LLMs | $2.00 - $4.00/hr |
| RTX A6000 | 48GB | Professional Rendering / Large Models | $0.50 - $0.80/hr |
Which GPU should you choose?
Best for Personal Projects & Prototyping: RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 is the king of consumer GPUs. With 24GB of VRAM, it can handle most modern AI models and fine-tuning tasks. It offers the best performance-to-price ratio for individual developers.
Best for Enterprise AI & Massive Datasets: NVIDIA H100
When speed is everything, the H100 is the choice. Designed specifically for AI, it features transformer engines that drastically speed up LLM training and inference.