COMPARE / DCP VS RUNPOD
DCP vs RunPod
Like-for-like on-demand GPU pricing from each provider's own published rates, refreshed hourly. No reserved or committed-use pricing on either side.
HEAD TO HEAD
0 - 6
chips where DCP is cheaper - chips where RunPod is cheaper, of 6 shared
| GPU model | DCP from | RunPod from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3090 | $0.667/hr | $0.220/hr | RunPod (67% less) |
| RTX 4090 | $0.965/hr | $0.340/hr | RunPod (65% less) |
| L40S | $1.387/hr | $0.790/hr | RunPod (43% less) |
| RTX 5090 | $1.387/hr | $0.690/hr | RunPod (50% less) |
| H100 SXM | $4.605/hr | $2.690/hr | RunPod (42% less) |
| H200 SXM | $6.147/hr | $3.590/hr | RunPod (42% less) |
DCP VS RUNPOD - FAQ
Is DCP or RunPod cheaper?
Across the 6 GPU models both providers publish, DCP has the lower rate on 0 and RunPod on 6. It varies chip by chip - the table above compares like-for-like per-GPU hourly rates from each provider's own published prices, refreshed hourly.
What can I rent at both DCP and RunPod?
Both publish rates for: RTX 3090, RTX 4090, L40S, RTX 5090, H100 SXM, H200 SXM. DCP lists 7 models total; RunPod lists 45.
Does Compute Cafe earn from DCP or RunPod links?
DCP: no affiliate arrangement. RunPod: yes - disclosed referral links (Referral link: credits, not cash, at this tier - 5% of Serverless spend and 3% of Pod spend for the referred user's first 6 months. The 10% cash affiliate tier unlocks after 25 paying referrals (verified against the live program page 2026-09-21; the record previously said 12%).). Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.