Which Google Cloud Platform GPU is best for LLM Training?

Based on AIMC's fit-scoring methodology, the highest-fit Google Cloud Platform GPU for LLM Training is the A100 SXM 80GB at $3.93/hr (fit score 100/100, excellent fit). Total of 5 viable GPUs tracked at Google Cloud Platform. AIMC has no commercial relationship with Google Cloud Platform.

What is the cheapest Google Cloud Platform GPU suitable for LLM Training?

The cheapest Google Cloud Platform GPU with an adequate-or-better fit for LLM Training is the L4 at $0.56/hr (fit score 70/100). Reference pricing sourced from publicly listed catalogs.

Hyperscaler Reference/GCP/for LLM Training

Workload Analysis · Reference Pricing

Best GCP GPUs
for LLM Training

Fit-scoring analysis of 5 viable Google Cloud Platform GPUs for LLM Training. Cheapest from $0.56/hr. Highest fit: A100 SXM 80GB (100/100).

AIMC's Picks for LLM Training

Selected from 5 viable GCP GPUs using AIMC's fit-scoring methodology.

Best Overall Fit

A100 SXM 80GB

Highest fit-score for this workload

$3.93/hrExcellent fit · 100/100

Best Value

Cheapest with adequate-or-better fit

$0.56/hrGood fit · 70/100

Best for Production

A100 SXM 80GB

Highest-fit datacenter-class GPU

$3.93/hrExcellent fit · 100/100

All Viable GCP GPUs for LLM Training

Sorted by fit score descending. Click any GPU for full reference pricing detail.

A100 SXM 80GB

REF

$3.93/hr

Datacenter GPUs100/100

H100 SXM

REF

$10.34/hr

Datacenter GPUs100/100

B200 SXM

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$16.11/hr

Datacenter GPUs100/100

A100 SXM 40GB

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$2.93/hr

Datacenter GPUs90/100

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$0.56/hr

Datacenter GPUs70/100

Other Workloads at GCP

3D Rendering6 GPUs · fit 100

Audio AI6 GPUs · fit 100

Computer Vision6 GPUs · fit 100

Embedding Generation6 GPUs · fit 100

Other Hyperscalers for LLM Training

Legal Notice — Independent Market Intelligence

AIMC has no commercial relationship or data-sharing agreement with Google Cloud Platform. Pricing data is sourced from publicly listed catalogs. "Google Cloud Platform", "GCP", and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Fit-scoring is AIMC's independent analysis based on published GPU specifications.