Host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on GCP
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct needs 1x 20GB+ GPU, and GCP's current cheapest qualifying row is L4 at $0.65/hr.
GCP rows that can host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on GCP is L4 at $0.65/hr. The overall tracked market floor is $0.39/hr on RunPod, so GCP is $0.26/hr above the current floor.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Offers | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | 24GB | $0.65/hr | $0.65/hr | $474/mo | 59 |
Jul 9, 2026
Google Cloud Billing API
59 offers · Jul 9, 2026
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| 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 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 GCP FAQ
Can I host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on GCP?
The cheapest tracked way to host Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on GCP is L4 at $0.65/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 GCP the cheapest provider for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct?
The overall tracked market floor is $0.39/hr on RunPod, so GCP is $0.26/hr above the current floor.
How fresh is this GCP Llama 3.1 8B Instruct cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying GCP row shown here is from Jul 9, 2026.