The Real Cost of an H100 GPU (Most Teams Think About This Wrong)

1. 1Evaluate the total cost of ownership for H100 GPUs, including hardware and server costs
2. 2Calculate power consumption costs for running H100 GPUs at scale
3. 3Consider other factors affecting the total cost, such as cooling, maintenance, and personnel
4. 4Use the full breakdown provided by Mercatus Compute to inform AI infrastructure decisions
5. 5Assess the trade-offs between upfront purchase prices and hourly cloud costs for H100 GPUs

DevOps and engineering teams evaluating AI infrastructure costs will benefit from understanding the total cost of ownership for H100 GPUs, including hardware, power consumption, and other factors.

💡 The total cost of running H100 GPUs at scale includes more than just the hardware price, and teams should consider multiple factors to make informed decisions.

💡 The real cost of an H100 GPU isn't just the hardware price. Learn how to evaluate AI infrastructure costs effectively and avoid hidden expenses.