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 A40 at $0.44/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 A40 at $0.44/hr. RunPod is currently tied for the cheapest tracked market setup for this model.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Offers | Updated |
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| A40 | 48GB | $0.44/hr | $0.44/hr | $321/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| A6000 | 48GB | $0.49/hr | $0.49/hr | $358/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| RTX 6000Ada | 48GB | $0.77/hr | $0.77/hr | $562/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| L40 | 48GB | $0.91/hr | $0.91/hr | $661/mo | 2 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
2 offers · Jul 9, 2026
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| A100 PCIE | 80GB | $1.39/hr | $1.39/hr | $1,015/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| A100 SXM4 | 80GB | $1.49/hr | $1.49/hr | $1,088/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| H100 PCIE | 80GB | $2.89/hr | $2.89/hr | $2,110/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| H100 SXM | 80GB | $2.99/hr | $2.99/hr | $2,183/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
RunPod GraphQL API
1 offer · 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 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 A40 at $0.44/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?
RunPod is currently tied for the cheapest tracked market setup for this model.
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 Jul 9, 2026.