Host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on GCP
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B needs 1x 48GB+ GPU, and GCP's current cheapest qualifying row is L40 at $0.66/hr.
GCP rows that can host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on GCP is L40 at $0.66/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.44/hr on RunPod, so GCP is $0.22/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Offers | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L40 | 48GB | $0.66/hr | $0.66/hr | $482/mo | 55 |
Jun 21, 2026
Google Cloud Billing API
55 offers · Jun 21, 2026
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| H100 SXM | 80GB | $4.84/hr | $4.84/hr | $3,534/mo | 188 |
Jul 9, 2026
Google Cloud Billing API
188 offers · Jul 9, 2026
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| B200 | 192GB | $11.28/hr | $11.28/hr | $8,232/mo | 87 |
Jul 9, 2026
Google Cloud Billing API
87 offers · Jul 9, 2026
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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 GCP FAQ
Can I host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on GCP?
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on GCP is L40 at $0.66/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 GCP the cheapest provider for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.44/hr on RunPod, so GCP is $0.22/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this GCP DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying GCP row shown here is from Jul 9, 2026.