What is the difference between Bentaus and Thunder Compute?

Bentaus and Thunder Compute are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: Bentaus or Thunder Compute?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between Bentaus and Thunder Compute?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 6 different GPU models across both Bentaus and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Bentaus vs Thunder Compute

Compare GPU pricing between Bentaus and Thunder Compute. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Bentaus

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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Thunder Compute

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Bentaus GPUs

Thunder Compute GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 6Both available: 0Bentaus: 1Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 10/3/2026, 5:10:35 PM

GPU Model ↑	Bentaus Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Bentaus	$4.35/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Bentaus
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Bentaus $4.35/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Bentaus
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Bentaus	$4.35/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Bentaus
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Bentaus $4.35/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Bentaus
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

Features Comparison

Bentaus

HGX B300 nodes
Eight-GPU NVIDIA HGX B300 (Blackwell Ultra) nodes with 288 GB HBM3e per GPU, NVLink within the node and 400G InfiniBand between nodes
Owned energy infrastructure
Capacity is deployed on power infrastructure Bentaus develops and operates itself, including generation, battery backup and liquid-cooled facilities
Ziani orchestration
Proprietary software that coordinates compute, power and energy assets in real time, letting GPU load respond to grid signals while keeping workload SLAs
Sales-assisted provisioning
Every order goes through an ordering form and a solutions architect; there is no instant single-GPU deployment
Dedicated AI factories
Fully isolated clusters designed to the customer's specification, with monitoring, support and SLAs, under a custom contract

Thunder Compute

Rapid deployment
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Flexible configurations
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Networking
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Development tools
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Snapshot capabilities
Ability to take snapshots for later use.

Pros & Cons

Bentaus

Advantages

Published per-GPU-hour price ranges for both on-demand and reserved B300 capacity, which most node-scale providers keep quote-only
Reserved capacity is described as guaranteed, non-interruptible and rate-locked for the term
Vertically integrated: the same company owns the power, the facility and the GPUs
Capacity advertised as available now rather than on a waitlist

Considerations

Minimum order is one eight-GPU node, so the hourly floor is eight times the per-GPU rate; there is no single-GPU option
Provisioning is sales-assisted through a solutions architect, not self-service or instant
Regions, billing increment, minimum rental duration and reserved term lengths are not disclosed

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

Compute Services

Bentaus

GPU-as-a-Service

HGX B300 nodes sold by the GPU-hour in eight-GPU node increments

On-demand capacity for burst inference and training
Reserved capacity with priority access and a locked rate

AI Factory

Dedicated, fully isolated GPU clusters designed to the customer's specification

Full cluster isolation
Monitoring, support and SLAs

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

Bentaus

On-demand

Per-GPU-hour pricing published as a range, sold in eight-GPU node increments and provisioned through sales; the low end is a starting rate

Reserved

Lower per-GPU-hour range with guaranteed capacity, priority access and a rate locked for a custom term length agreed with sales

AI Factory

Custom contract pricing for a dedicated, isolated cluster; no published rate

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

Bentaus

Get Started

1
Size the deployment
Use the ordering form on the B300 page to state how many eight-GPU nodes you need, your workload type, timeline and whether you want on-demand, reserved or a custom environment
2
Talk to a solutions architect
A Bentaus solutions architect follows up to confirm configuration, term and pricing within the published range
3
Deploy
On-demand and reserved nodes are provisioned on Bentaus-operated infrastructure; AI factory clusters are designed and built to the agreed specification

Thunder Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
2
Choose a template
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
3
Customize your setup
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
4
Launch your instance
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
5
Connect to your environment
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.

Support & Global Availability

Bentaus

Global Regions

Not disclosed; Bentaus operates on US grid infrastructure and its demand-response deployments have been in ERCOT (Texas)

Support

Solutions architect assigned per order; AI factory clusters include monitoring, support and SLAs. Enquiries via the contact page.

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.