Cloud GPU Rental vs. On-Premise: Which is More Cost-Effective?
When planning AI infrastructure, the most common question enterprises face is: Should we rent cloud GPUs or build our own data center?
Cost Comparison
Cloud Rental (H100 Example)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| KONST Hourly | $2.96/hr |
| Monthly (720 hours) | ~$2,131/month |
| Annual Cost | ~$25,574/year |
On-Premise
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| H100 Purchase Cost | ~$30,000 |
| Server & Rack | ~$20,000 |
| Electricity (700W × 24hr × 365 days) | ~$5,500/year |
| Space & Cooling | Variable |
| Maintenance Staff | Variable |
When to Choose Cloud?
- Short project cycle (< 2 years)
- Need for rapid scaling
- Don't want to manage hardware
- Need multi-region deployment
When to Build On-Premise?
- Long-term stable demand (> 3 years)
- Have a professional IT team
- Data security regulatory requirements
- Need complete customization
KONST's Hybrid Solution
We offer Colocation services: You own the hardware, we provide the data center space, power, and cooling. Combining the best of both worlds.
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