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# GPU types

> Available GPU pools and specific GPU types for Flash endpoints. Review setup, configuration, deployment, and usage guidance for Runpod Flash.

Flash provides access to a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs through both pool-based and specific GPU selection. This page lists all available GPU types and explains how to use them.

## GPU selection methods

Flash offers two ways to specify GPU hardware:

1. [GPU pools](/flash/configuration/gpu-types#gpu-pools) (`GpuGroup`): Select from predefined pools of similar GPUs grouped by architecture and VRAM.
2. [Specific GPU types](/flash/configuration/gpu-types#specific-gpu-types) (`GpuType`): Target exact GPU models when you need precise hardware characteristics.

You can use either method or mix both for [advanced fallback strategies](/flash/configuration/gpu-types#advanced-fallback-strategies).

## GPU pools

The `GpuGroup` enum provides access to GPU pools. Each pool contains specific GPU models grouped by architecture and VRAM capacity.

### Available GPU pools

| GpuGroup | GPUs Included | VRAM | Best For |
| - | - | - | - |
| `GpuGroup.ANY` | Any available GPU | Varies | Fast provisioning, prototyping |
| `GpuGroup.AMPERE_16` | RTX A4000, RTX 4000 Ada, RTX 2000 Ada | 16GB | Small models, basic inference |
| `GpuGroup.AMPERE_24` | RTX A4500, RTX A5000, RTX 3090 | 20-24GB | General ML, mid-size models |
| `GpuGroup.ADA_24` | L4, RTX 4090 | 24GB | Cost-effective inference |
| `GpuGroup.ADA_32_PRO` | RTX 5090 | 32GB | Latest consumer flagship |
| `GpuGroup.AMPERE_48` | A40, RTX A6000 | 48GB | Large models, fine-tuning |
| `GpuGroup.ADA_48_PRO` | L40S, L40, RTX 6000 Ada | 48GB | Professional inference |
| `GpuGroup.AMPERE_80` | A100 80GB PCIe, A100-SXM4-80GB | 80GB | XL models, intensive training |
| `GpuGroup.ADA_80_PRO` | H100 80GB HBM3 | 80GB | Cutting-edge inference |
| `GpuGroup.BLACKWELL_96` | RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (Server, Workstation, Max-Q) | 96GB | Professional Blackwell workloads |
| `GpuGroup.HOPPER_141` | H200 | 141GB | Largest models, maximum VRAM |
| `GpuGroup.BLACKWELL_180` | B200 | 180GB | Maximum VRAM, next-gen training |

### Using GPU pools

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
from runpod_flash import Endpoint, GpuGroup

# Single GPU pool
@Endpoint(name="inference", gpu=GpuGroup.AMPERE_80)
async def infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...

# Multiple pools for fallback
@Endpoint(
    name="flexible",
    gpu=[GpuGroup.AMPERE_80, GpuGroup.AMPERE_48, GpuGroup.ADA_24]
)
async def flexible_infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...

# Any available GPU (fastest provisioning)
@Endpoint(name="development", gpu=GpuGroup.ANY)
async def dev_infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...
```

## Specific GPU types

The `GpuType` enum provides access to specific GPU models. Use these when you need exact hardware characteristics.

### Available GPU types

| GpuType | GPU Model | VRAM | Architecture |
| - | - | - | - |
| `GpuType.ANY` | Any available GPU | Varies | Any |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_A4000` | NVIDIA RTX A4000 | 16GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_A4500` | NVIDIA RTX A4500 | 20GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_4000_ADA_GENERATION` | NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada | 16GB | Ada Lovelace |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_2000_ADA_GENERATION` | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada | 16GB | Ada Lovelace |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_A5000` | NVIDIA RTX A5000 | 24GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_L4` | NVIDIA L4 | 24GB | Ada Lovelace |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_GEFORCE_RTX_3090` | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | 24GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_GEFORCE_RTX_4090` | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 24GB | Ada Lovelace |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_GEFORCE_RTX_5090` | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | 32GB | Blackwell |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_A40` | NVIDIA A40 | 48GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_A6000` | NVIDIA RTX A6000 | 48GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_6000_ADA_GENERATION` | NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada | 48GB | Ada Lovelace |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_80GB_PCIe` | NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe | 80GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_SXM4_80GB` | NVIDIA A100-SXM4-80GB | 80GB | Ampere |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_H100_80GB_HBM3` | NVIDIA H100 80GB HBM3 | 80GB | Hopper |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_PRO_6000_BLACKWELL_SERVER_EDITION` | NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition | 96GB | Blackwell |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_PRO_6000_BLACKWELL_WORKSTATION_EDITION` | NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition | 96GB | Blackwell |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_RTX_PRO_6000_BLACKWELL_MAX_Q_WORKSTATION_EDITION` | NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition | 96GB | Blackwell |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_H200` | NVIDIA H200 | 141GB | Hopper |
| `GpuType.NVIDIA_B200` | NVIDIA B200 | 180GB | Blackwell |

### Using specific GPU types

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
from runpod_flash import Endpoint, GpuType

# Single specific GPU
@Endpoint(name="inference", gpu=GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_80GB_PCIe)
async def infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...

# Multiple specific GPUs (fallback strategy)
@Endpoint(
    name="flexible",
    gpu=[
        GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_80GB_PCIe,  # Try A100 PCIe first
        GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_SXM4_80GB,  # Fall back to A100 SXM4
        GpuType.NVIDIA_A40              # Final fallback to A40
    ]
)
async def flexible_infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...
```

## Advanced fallback strategies

Combine `GpuGroup` and `GpuType` for robust availability:

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
from runpod_flash import Endpoint, GpuGroup, GpuType

@Endpoint(
    name="hybrid-selection",
    gpu=[
        GpuType.NVIDIA_A100_80GB_PCIe,  # Specific GPU first
        GpuGroup.AMPERE_48,             # Pool fallback
        GpuGroup.ANY                    # Ultimate fallback
    ]
)
async def infer(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...
```

## GPU selection behavior

**Single GPU type:**
Flash waits for this specific GPU to become available. Jobs stay in queue until capacity is available.

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
gpu=GpuGroup.AMPERE_80  # Only A100 80GB
```

**Multiple GPU types (fallback):**
Flash attempts to provision in the order specified.

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
gpu=[GpuGroup.AMPERE_80, GpuGroup.AMPERE_48, GpuGroup.ADA_24]
# Tries: A100 → A40/A6000 → RTX 4090
```

**GpuGroup.ANY:**
Flash selects the first available GPU based on current capacity.

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
gpu=GpuGroup.ANY  # Fastest provisioning, unpredictable GPU type
```

<Tip>
  **For production**: Use specific GPU types for predictable cost and performance.
  **For development**: Use `GpuGroup.ANY` for fastest iteration.
</Tip>

## Multi-GPU workers

Request multiple GPUs per worker using `gpu_count`:

```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
@Endpoint(
    name="multi-gpu-training",
    gpu=GpuGroup.AMPERE_80,
    gpu_count=4,  # Each worker gets 4 GPUs
    workers=2     # Maximum 2 workers = 8 GPUs total
)
async def train(data: dict) -> dict:
    ...
```

## Handling unavailability

If requested GPUs are unavailable, jobs stay in queue:

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
Initial job status: IN_QUEUE
[Waiting for capacity...]
```

**Solutions:**

1. **Add fallback options**: Use multiple GPU types.
   ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
   gpu=[GpuGroup.AMPERE_80, GpuGroup.AMPERE_48, GpuGroup.ADA_24]
   ```

2. **Use broader selection**: Switch to `GpuGroup.ANY`.
   ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
   gpu=GpuGroup.ANY
   ```

3. **Contact support**: For capacity guarantees, contact [Runpod support](https://www.runpod.io/contact).