Best Cloud GPU for SDXL inference
Minimum 12GB VRAM · Recommended 24GB+ · Runtime: seconds-per-image
Cheapest for SDXL inference: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB on Salad
$0.170/hr · verify on provider site
Cheapest GPU Options — 25 eligible GPUs
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| Provider | Price/hr | Configuration | Region | Billing | Availability | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saladcheapest | $0.170/hr | 1x RTX 3090 | us-east | per-minute | spot | Rent → |
| Salad | $0.190/hr | 1x RTX 3090 Ti | us-east | per-minute | spot | Rent → |
| Vast.ai | $0.200/hr | 1x RTX 3090 | eu-central | per-second | on-demand | Rent → |
| TensorDock | $0.220/hr | 1x RTX 3090 | eu-west | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| Salad | $0.230/hr | 1x RTX 4080 | us-east | per-minute | spot | Rent → |
| Salad | $0.235/hr | 1x RTX 5090 Laptop | us-east | per-minute | spot | Rent → |
| Vast.ai | $0.280/hr | 1x RTX 4080 | us-west | per-second | on-demand | Rent → |
| Genesis Cloud | $0.290/hr | 1x RTX 3090 | eu-central | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| Salad | $0.330/hr | 1x RTX 4090 | us-east | per-minute | spot | Rent → |
| Vast.ai | $0.350/hr | 1x RTX 4090 | eu-west | per-second | on-demand | Rent → |
| TensorDock | $0.350/hr | 1x RTX 4080 | us-east | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| FluidStack | $0.440/hr | 1x RTX 4090 | eu-central | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| Hyperstack | $0.490/hr | 1x L4 24GB | uk-london | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| DataCrunch | $0.490/hr | 1x RTX 4090 | eu-north | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
| TensorDock | $0.490/hr | 1x RTX 4090 | us-east | per-minute | on-demand | Rent → |
GPU Requirements
FAQ
What GPU do I need for SDXL inference?
Requires at least 12GB VRAM. Recommended: 24GB+. Ideal: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, NVIDIA A10 24GB.
What is the cheapest GPU for SDXL inference?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB at $0.170/hr on Salad.
How much does SDXL inference cost per hour?
From $0.170/hr. Runtime: seconds-per-image.