Cloud GPU for CAD and remote workstations
Check your CAD application’s supported GPU, driver, operating system and remote-display licensing before choosing a cloud workstation. The table below compares hardware rental prices, not certified application performance.
The picks, with live prices
| Pick | GPU | VRAM | On-demand from | Where | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price comparison | RTX A6000 | 48 GB | $0.35 | Thunder Compute on-demand | Rent → |
| Price comparison | RTX 6000 Ada | 48 GB | $0.75 | TensorDock on-demand | Rent → |
| Price comparison | RTX PRO 6000 | 96 GB | $1.10 | Google Cloud on-demand | Rent → |
RTX A6000 Price comparison
Compare RTX A6000 only if its memory and software support meet your workload requirements. The table supplies the published capacity and current price; it does not claim this card runs your application faster.
RTX 6000 Ada Price comparison
Compare RTX 6000 Ada only if its memory and software support meet your workload requirements. The table supplies the published capacity and current price; it does not claim this card runs your application faster.
RTX PRO 6000 Price comparison
Compare RTX PRO 6000 only if its memory and software support meet your workload requirements. The table supplies the published capacity and current price; it does not claim this card runs your application faster.
Calculate compute cost per workstation hour
Enter the output and runtime from your own workload estimate or measurement. No throughput is assumed. Choose hardware only after checking your application requirements.
Compute per workstation hour = node hourly rate × runtime ÷ completed output. Updated rates 2026-10-02. Include startup, checkpoint and idle time in billed runtime. Storage, egress and other fees are additional.
Worth knowing
- A compute-only GPU instance may not provide an interactive desktop or display licence. Confirm those separately.
- Choose memory for the assemblies and scenes you need to open, using your application’s measurements.
- Check file-transfer, storage persistence and the available region before booking a workstation.
FAQ
No. These are published hardware and rental-price comparisons. Supply your own memory, runtime and latency requirements before choosing a configuration.
Prices render from today's verified snapshot, not from when this guide was written. Full table on the homepage; break-even math in the calculator.