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Alternatives to the A100
The A100 is the most influential datacenter GPU of the decade: the chip GPT-class models were scaled on, and still the market's price-performance reference. Panel rows under this name vary in memory (40 vs 80 GB) and form factor - check each row's config for the exact variant.
People usually compare the A100 against H100 SXM. Prices below are live on-demand published rates from the panel.
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| Alternative | Memory | Bandwidth | Cheapest live rate | Head to head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H100 SXM | 80 GB HBM3 | 3.35 TB/s | - | A100 vs H100 SXM |
WHEN EACH ALTERNATIVE WINS
H100 SXM
Hopper is roughly 3x faster dense with FP8 support; A100 is roughly half the price. Both statements are on the panel - compare directly.
A100 ALTERNATIVES - FAQ
What is the best alternative to the A100?
It depends on the workload. H100 SXM: The H100 SXM is the chip the current generation of frontier models was trained on, and the benchmark every other datacenter GPU is priced against. Live rates for each are in the table above.
Why look for A100 alternatives?
Workloads that fit a 24-48 GB card - consumer and L-class parts serve them for less.
How much does the A100 cost compared to its alternatives?
Each alternative's current cheapest published rate is listed in the table above; figures recompute hourly from provider-published prices.