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 L4 at $0.39/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 L4 at $0.39/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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| L4 | 24GB | $0.39/hr | $0.39/hr | $285/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
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1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| A40 | 48GB | $0.44/hr | $0.44/hr | $321/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
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1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| A6000 | 48GB | $0.49/hr | $0.49/hr | $358/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
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1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| RTX 4090 | 24GB | $0.69/hr | $0.69/hr | $504/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
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1 offer · Jul 9, 2026
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| RTX 6000Ada | 48GB | $0.77/hr | $0.77/hr | $562/mo | 1 |
Jul 9, 2026
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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
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1 offer · 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 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 L4 at $0.39/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?
RunPod is currently tied for the cheapest tracked market setup for this model.
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 Jul 9, 2026.