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Alternatives to the A30
The A30 is the quiet value part of the Ampere line: HBM2 bandwidth (933 GB/s) at 165 W, with MIG support for slicing into four isolated instances. For memory-bandwidth-sensitive inference it often beats GDDR6 cards with higher list compute.
People usually compare the A30 against A10. Prices below are live on-demand published rates from the panel.
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| Alternative | Memory | Bandwidth | Cheapest live rate | Head to head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | 24 GB GDDR6 | 600 GB/s | - | A30 vs A10 |
WHEN EACH ALTERNATIVE WINS
A10
Same memory size, 55% more bandwidth from HBM2, slightly more compute. For LLM serving the A30 is usually the better chip per dollar.
A30 ALTERNATIVES - FAQ
What is the best alternative to the A30?
It depends on the workload. A10: The A10 fills Ampere's single-slot inference slot: 24 GB, respectable FP16 throughput, 150 W. Live rates for each are in the table above.
Why look for A30 alternatives?
Jobs needing more than 24 GB per instance.
How much does the A30 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.