What is the best GPU for running a 70B parameter LLM?

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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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