Host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on RunPod
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct needs 1x 20GB+ GPU, and RunPod's current cheapest qualifying row is RTX 4090 at $0.69/hr.
RunPod rows that can host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on RunPod is RTX 4090 at $0.69/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.40/hr on Vast.ai, so RunPod is $0.29/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 24GB | $0.69/hr | $0.69/hr | $504/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
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 RunPod FAQ
Can I host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on RunPod?
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on RunPod is RTX 4090 at $0.69/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 RunPod the cheapest provider for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.40/hr on Vast.ai, so RunPod is $0.29/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this RunPod Llama 3.1 8B Instruct cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying RunPod row shown here is from Jun 21, 2026.