COMPARE / RUNPOD VS TENSORDOCK
RunPod vs TensorDock
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
4 - 2
chips where RunPod is cheaper - chips where TensorDock is cheaper, of 7 shared
| GPU model | RunPod from | TensorDock from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3090 | $0.220/hr | $0.210/hr | TensorDock (5% less) |
| RTX A6000 | $0.330/hr | $0.470/hr | RunPod (30% less) |
| RTX 4090 | $0.340/hr | $0.410/hr | RunPod (17% less) |
| L40 | $0.690/hr | $1.070/hr | RunPod (36% less) |
| RTX 6000 Ada | $0.740/hr | $1.070/hr | RunPod (31% less) |
| H100 PCIe | $1.990/hr | $1.990/hr | tie |
| H100 SXM | $2.690/hr | $2.120/hr | TensorDock (21% less) |
RUNPOD VS TENSORDOCK - FAQ
Is RunPod or TensorDock cheaper?
Across the 7 GPU models both providers publish, RunPod has the lower rate on 4 and TensorDock on 2. 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 RunPod and TensorDock?
Both publish rates for: RTX 3090, RTX A6000, RTX 4090, L40, RTX 6000 Ada, H100 PCIe and 1 more shared models. RunPod lists 45 models total; TensorDock lists 11.
Does Compute Cafe earn from RunPod or TensorDock links?
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%).). TensorDock: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.