Host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on RunPod
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B needs 1x 48GB+ GPU, and RunPod's current cheapest qualifying row is RTX 6000Ada at $0.77/hr.
RunPod rows that can host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on RunPod is RTX 6000Ada at $0.77/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.45/hr on Vast.ai, so RunPod is $0.32/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000Ada | 48GB | $0.77/hr | $0.77/hr | $562/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| L40 | 48GB | $0.91/hr | $0.91/hr | $661/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| A100 PCIE | 80GB | $1.39/hr | $1.39/hr | $1,015/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| A100 SXM4 | 80GB | $1.49/hr | $1.49/hr | $1,088/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 PCIE | 80GB | $2.89/hr | $2.89/hr | $2,110/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 NVL | 94GB | $3.19/hr | $3.19/hr | $2,329/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 SXM | 80GB | $3.29/hr | $3.29/hr | $2,402/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H200 | 141GB | $4.39/hr | $4.39/hr | $3,205/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 RunPod FAQ
Can I host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on RunPod?
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on RunPod is RTX 6000Ada at $0.77/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 RunPod the cheapest provider for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.45/hr on Vast.ai, so RunPod is $0.32/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this RunPod DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying RunPod row shown here is from Jun 21, 2026.