Host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on Oracle
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct needs 1x 20GB+ GPU, and Oracle's current cheapest qualifying row is A10G at $2.00/hr.
Oracle rows that can host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on Oracle is A10G at $2.00/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.40/hr on Vast.ai, so Oracle is $1.60/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10G | 24GB | $2.00/hr | $2.00/hr | $1,460/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| L40 | 48GB | $3.50/hr | $3.50/hr | $2,555/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| A100 SXM4 | 80GB | $4.00/hr | $4.00/hr | $2,920/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 SXM | 80GB | $10.00/hr | $10.00/hr | $7,300/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H200 | 141GB | $10.00/hr | $10.00/hr | $7,300/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| B200 | 192GB | $14.00/hr | $14.00/hr | $10,220/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
Why this setup does or does not fit
1x 20GB+ GPU
1x 24GB to 32GB GPU. Long prompts, batching, and KV cache can require extra headroom.
Strong default
A meaningful quality jump over 3B-class models without crossing into premium GPU cost.
Meta 8B
A strong default when you need better quality than 3B without moving to multi-GPU serving.
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on Oracle FAQ
Can I host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on Oracle?
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on Oracle is A10G at $2.00/hr.
What GPU memory does Llama 3.1 8B Instruct need?
Our baseline for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is 1x 20GB+ GPU. The practical recommendation is 1x 24GB to 32GB GPU.
Is Oracle the cheapest provider for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.40/hr on Vast.ai, so Oracle is $1.60/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this Oracle Llama 3.1 8B Instruct cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying Oracle row shown here is from Jun 21, 2026.