Host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Lambda
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B needs 1x 48GB+ GPU, and Lambda's current cheapest qualifying row is RTX 6000Ada at $0.69/hr.
Lambda rows that can host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Lambda is RTX 6000Ada at $0.69/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.45/hr on Vast.ai, so Lambda is $0.24/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000Ada | 48GB | $0.69/hr | $0.69/hr | $504/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| L40 | 48GB | $1.29/hr | $1.29/hr | $942/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| A100 SXM4 | 80GB | $1.99/hr | $1.99/hr | $1,453/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H200 | 141GB | $2.29/hr | $2.29/hr | $1,672/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 PCIE | 80GB | $3.29/hr | $3.29/hr | $2,402/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 SXM | 80GB | $4.14/hr | $4.14/hr | $3,022/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| B200 | 192GB | $6.84/hr | $6.84/hr | $4,993/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
Why this setup does or does not fit
1x 48GB+ GPU
1x 48GB GPU or better. Long prompts, batching, and KV cache can require extra headroom.
High-end reasoning
Sharper planning and analysis than small models, with a corresponding jump in latency and memory needs.
DeepSeek 32B
A good reasoning upgrade when you want chain-of-thought style behavior without a cluster.
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Lambda FAQ
Can I host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Lambda?
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Lambda is RTX 6000Ada at $0.69/hr.
What GPU memory does DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B need?
Our baseline for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 1x 48GB+ GPU. The practical recommendation is 1x 48GB GPU or better.
Is Lambda the cheapest provider for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.45/hr on Vast.ai, so Lambda is $0.24/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this Lambda DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying Lambda row shown here is from Jun 21, 2026.