What is the best GPU for running a 70B parameter LLM?
Direct answer from GPU Tracker live pricing data.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Short answer
For 70B LLM inference, start with 80GB+ total VRAM. The cheapest currently tracked 80GB+ option is GCP RTXPRO6000 at $0.304/hr. Quantized 70B models can sometimes run on 48GB, but 80GB leaves safer KV-cache and context headroom.
Dataset snapshot: April 19, 2026. Source: GPU Tracker live pricing dataset.
Evidence from live listings
| Provider | GPU | Region | Type | Price/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCP | RTXPRO6000 | US-Central | Spot | $0.304/hr |
| GCP | RTXPRO6000 | europe-north1-b | Spot | $0.334/hr |
| GCP | RTXPRO6000 | US-East | Spot | $0.334/hr |
| Verda | A6000 | EU-Central | Spot | $0.343/hr |
| GCP | RTXPRO6000 | EU-West | Spot | $0.364/hr |
| Verda | V100 | EU-Central | Spot | $0.386/hr |
| GCP | RTXPRO6000 | US-Central | Spot | $0.389/hr |
| RunPod | A40 | US-East | Spot | $0.400/hr |
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