Groq LPU
Inference & Compute · Free + paid
Language Processing Unit for ultra-fast LLM inference
At a glance
- Made by
- Groq
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
What is Groq LPU?
Groq describes itself as the company that first created the LPU and operates a fast AI inference cloud. It states that LPX works together with NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs to deliver large-scale inference reliably and affordably. The platform consists of three layers: dedicated bare-metal infrastructure (GroqMetal), a verified inference stack (GroqCore), and enterprise governance (GroqAssured). It says it currently operates 13 data centers across 4 continents.
- GroqMetal: dedicated bare-metal infrastructure
- GroqCore: an inference stack that turns dedicated capacity into production performance
- GroqAssured: enterprise governance, auditing, and control
- 256 LPUs per rack, 128GB of on-chip SRAM
- 1,000 tokens per second per user
- 13 data centers across 4 continents
Who uses Groq LPU and for what
- Companies run production inference on dedicated capacity without infrastructure expertise
Pricing
Usage-based pay-as-you-go (cloud/GPU)
Pay-as-you-go based on GPU/inference time or API call volume, some open-source self-hosting options available
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to Groq LPU (alternatives)
Groq LPU vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groq LPU | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
| Apple MLX | Free | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
| Cerebras WSE | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | No |
| CUDA | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | No |
| ROCm | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
2 of these 5 tools have a free plan.
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Groq LPU on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 43 AI tools in the Inference & Compute field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Groq LPU for free?
Usage-based pay-as-you-go (cloud/GPU). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Groq LPU?
Tools that do the same job, such as Apple MLX, Cerebras WSE, CUDA, ROCm, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Groq LPU in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.