SemiAnalysis
ClusterMAX 2.0 — Underperforming

FarmGPU

Can rise to Bronze or Silver quickly if critical issues are fixed (security attestation, modern GPUs, etc.).

ByJordan NanosDaniel NishballDylan Patel
Published

FarmGPU Quick Stats

ClusterMAX Tier
Underperforming (1 / 5)
Source Rating Cycle
ClusterMAX 2.0
GPUs Offered
Not detailed in review
Slurm Support
Discussed in review
Kubernetes Support
Discussed in review
SOC 2 Mentioned
Not flagged
NCCL Benchmarks
In review
Last Updated
Nov 06, 2025

Want to model FarmGPU cluster cost? Calculate H100, H200, B200 & GB200 NVL72 TCO with the ClusterMAX calculator.

We tested FarmGPU via Runpod only, as they currently do not have a way to access their cloud services directly. We described our experience in detail in that section, where after some back and forth with the team we were eventually able to see expected performance on NCCL tests on their network using a Runpod-orchestrated slurm cluster with modifications. We have not been able to test kubernetes, or verify any monitoring and health checks in place.

In general, we appreciate FarmGPU’s commitment to improvement over time, strong knowledge of storage drive performance, and contributions to OCP’s Neocloud workstream describing their experience working with the SONiC NOS on Celestica whitebox switches with Kubernetes.

At this time FarmGPU does not have basic security attestation in place. We look forward to testing their services again in the future.

FarmGPU GPU Cloud FAQ

What tier is FarmGPU in ClusterMAX?

FarmGPU is rated Underperforming tier in the ClusterMAX 2.0 GPU cloud rating system by SemiAnalysis (with the ClusterMAX 2.1 Update applied April 2026). Underperforming is flagged by ClusterMAX as underperforming — capable of reaching Bronze or Silver if critical gaps are fixed. Can rise to Bronze or Silver quickly if critical issues are fixed (security attestation, modern GPUs, etc.).

Is FarmGPU SOC 2 Type II certified?

FarmGPU's ClusterMAX review does not flag a SOC 2 Type II attestation as confirmed. SemiAnalysis treats SOC 2 Type II as a baseline expectation for any GPU cloud serving enterprise or regulated AI workloads — see the ClusterMAX criteria page for the full security baseline.

Does FarmGPU support Slurm?

Yes. The FarmGPU review on ClusterMAX covers their Slurm offering — including whether it is managed, self-managed, or runs as Slurm-on-Kubernetes (SUNK, Soperator, or Slinky). See the Orchestration section of the review for the specific Slurm flavor offered and SemiAnalysis' hands-on experience.

Does FarmGPU support Kubernetes?

Yes. The FarmGPU review on ClusterMAX covers their Kubernetes offering — whether managed Kubernetes is provided, what control plane is used, and how GPU operator, networking, and storage integrate. See the Orchestration and Storage sections of the review for details.

What GPUs does FarmGPU offer?

The FarmGPU ClusterMAX review covers their current GPU inventory and on-demand availability. SemiAnalysis tracks H100, H200, B200, GB200 NVL72, GB300 NVL72, and MI300X / MI355X availability across all 85 providers in the ClusterMAX 2.0 + 2.1 cohort.

What is the NCCL all-reduce performance on FarmGPU?

The FarmGPU review on ClusterMAX includes hands-on NCCL all-reduce results from SemiAnalysis testing. NCCL bandwidth (in GB/s) is one of the most important indicators of training cluster health — see the Networking section of the review for the specific numbers and how they compare to the ClusterMAX cohort.

How does FarmGPU compare to CoreWeave?

CoreWeave is the only ClusterMAX Platinum provider, while FarmGPU is rated Underperforming. The FarmGPU review documents the specific gaps versus CoreWeave across the 10 ClusterMAX criteria (Security, Lifecycle, Orchestration, Storage, Networking, Reliability, Monitoring, Pricing, Partnerships, Availability). See the FarmGPU review body and the ClusterMAX /criteria page for the full comparison framework.

Is FarmGPU recommended for LLM training?

FarmGPU's current ClusterMAX rating (Underperforming) means SemiAnalysis does not directly recommend FarmGPU for production LLM training without first addressing the specific gaps called out in the review. See the FarmGPU review for the gating issues and see the ClusterMAX /cloudreview index for currently recommended alternatives in Platinum / Gold / Silver / Bronze.

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