GPUs and AI Accelerators on IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud’s GPU and AI accelerator offerings run on bare metal servers equipped with dedicated GPU hardware. This setup targets heavy computational tasks, specifically powering AI workflows and handling intensive workloads that require direct access to physical infrastructure rather than virtualized environments. The pay-as-you-go model charges from $2.18 per hour, aligning costs directly with usage time.
This infrastructure suits teams already invested in IBM Cloud who need high-performance compute for serious AI training or inference jobs. The main friction point is the complete absence of a free tier, meaning you pay from the first minute of deployment. For developers wanting to test small models or experiment without immediate financial commitment, this upfront cost barrier makes it less suitable than platforms offering trial periods.
- Free tier No
- Starting price from $2.18 per hour
- Regions 8 · 5 continents
- SLA uptime 99.99%
- Compliance 13 certifications
- Provider health B
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- PCI DSS
- SOC 1 Type II
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- compute99.99%
- database99.99%
- networking99.99%
- storage99.99%
8 regions across 5 continents
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
Pricing tiers 3
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| gx3-16x80x1l4 · GPU L4 | $2.18 | per hour | us-south |
| gx2-8x64x1v100 · GPU V100 | $3.06 | per hour | us-south |
| gx2-16x128x2v100 · GPU V100 | $6.12 | per hour | us-south |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page.