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AI compute guide

How rented GPU capacity is sold, and how to compare it fairly with owning hardware.

Shared and dedicated

Shared capacity is cheaper and variable; dedicated is predictable and costs more.

Hourly, monthly, reserved

Three commitment levels, with price falling as commitment rises.

The hidden costs

Storage, egress and idle time change the comparison. Include them before concluding renting is cheaper.

Where the data sits

Region affects latency, and may affect what you are permitted to do.