H100 Rental Prices May Stay Low Long-Term
natolambert · x · 2026-07-19
The author predicts that based on current trends, H100 rental prices might stay around $2 per hour for the long term.
This is a very brief market prediction, but the core message is clear: GPU computing power won't easily get more expensive anytime soon. Instead, it will be pressed down to a lower, long-term equilibrium by supply expansion and competition.
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