Final boss question at ~$120k β and the market made both paths cost the same: π΄
One 8Γ RTX server: every answer at 200 tok/s, 1M tokens read in 13 s. Also: a dedicated room, a 32A circuit, an AC unit, and 75 dB of fan noise.
Three GB10 clusters: three specialized brains, 67% capacity on a bad day, three wall outlets, silence.
Same money. Same tokens. Same watts. Different company.