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GPU rental costs skyrocket for AI model training

GPU rental prices for AI model training have surged dramatically, with daily rates for a 4090 now costing around $5. Previously, the cost of renting a GPU was equivalent to its purchase price over several years, but now it's only a few months. Even less powerful GPUs like the 5070 Ti are experiencing exorbitant rental fees. AI

IMPACT Increased GPU rental costs may hinder accessibility for individual AI developers and researchers.

RANK_REASON User commentary on the rising cost of GPU rentals for AI model training.

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/More_Bid_2197 ·

    Renting a GPU for use with a service like a runpod has become prohibitively expensive. The last time I rented one was about 3 months ago. The price for a 4090 was $5 per day for 25. The hourly rate for a 5090 was higher than for an A100 about 3 months ago.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Even simpler GPUs like the 5070 Ti are absurdly expensive.</p> <p>Previously, the rental cost was equivalent to the price of the GPU for 2 to 4 years.</p> <p>Nowadays, it's equivalent to just a few months.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted…