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How to Earn Money with Your Gaming GPUComplete Guide for 2025

Your gaming PC sits idle most of the day. What if it could earn you $30-180 per month while you sleep, work, or binge Netflix? This guide shows you exactly how to turn your GPU into a passive income machine.

Monthly Earnings
$30-180
Depending on GPU
Setup Time
5 min
Start to earning
Gaming Impact
0%
Auto-pauses
Payout Options
10+
PayPal, crypto, gift cards
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Griddly Team
Updated December 2025

Turn Your Idle GPU Into Cash

If you own a gaming PC with an NVIDIA GPU (GTX 1060 or newer), you're sitting on an untapped income source. The average gaming PC is idle 90% of the time — while you sleep, work, or watch videos. That's wasted potential.

The Opportunity

AI companies desperately need GPU power for training models and running inference. They're willing to pay for access to your idle GPU. Griddly connects you to this demand — you share your GPU when you're not using it, they pay you.

Unlike crypto mining (which depends on volatile coin prices and uses 100% of your GPU 24/7), GPU sharing for AI is:

  • Stable income — not tied to crypto markets
  • Zero gaming impact — auto-pauses when you play
  • GPU-friendly — lower temps than gaming
  • Flexible payouts — PayPal, crypto, gift cards

How It Works

Griddly Hub is a lightweight app that runs in the background on your PC. Here's the simple flow:

1

You Share

Griddly Hub uses your GPU when idle

2

AI Runs

Companies run AI workloads on your GPU

3

You Earn

Get paid based on compute provided

What Runs on Your GPU?

Your GPU processes AI tasks like:

Image generation (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney-style)
AI model training and fine-tuning
Video processing and upscaling
Large language model inference
Scientific simulations
3D rendering for AI training data

How Much Can You Earn?

Earnings depend on your GPU model and how many hours you share. Here's what users typically earn (based on 8-12 hours of sharing per day):

GPU ModelMonthlyDaily
RTX 4090
Top Tier
$150-180$5-6
RTX 4080
Top Tier
$100-130$3.3-4.3
RTX 4070 Ti$80-100$2.6-3.3
RTX 3090$90-120$3-4
RTX 3080$70-90$2.3-3
RTX 3070$50-70$1.6-2.3
RTX 3060 Ti$45-60$1.5-2
RTX 3060$35-50$1.1-1.6
RTX 2080 Ti$40-55$1.3-1.8
RTX 2070$30-40$1-1.3
GTX 1080 Ti$25-35$0.8-1.1
GTX 1070$20-30$0.6-1

Real Example

A user with an RTX 3080 sharing 10 hours/day (while sleeping and at work) earns approximately $75-85/month. That's $900+/year from a PC that would otherwise sit idle!

Requirements

You don't need anything special — just a decent gaming PC:

Minimum Requirements

  • NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or newer
  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 10GB free disk space
  • Stable internet (10+ Mbps)

Recommended

  • NVIDIA RTX 3060 or newer
  • Windows 11
  • 16GB+ RAM
  • SSD storage
  • Wired ethernet connection

AMD GPUs Coming Soon

Currently only NVIDIA GPUs are supported. AMD support (RX 6000/7000 series) is in development and expected Q1 2025.

Step-by-Step Setup (5 Minutes)

1

Download Griddly Hub

1 min

Get the free app from griddly.ai/download. Available for Windows 10/11.

2

Create Account

1 min

Sign up with email or connect your wallet. No KYC required to start.

3

Run Benchmark

2 min

Griddly Hub automatically detects your GPU and runs a quick benchmark.

4

Configure Settings

1 min

Set when to share (AFK, sleep, work hours) and resource limits.

5

Start Earning

Instant

Click "Start Sharing" and watch your earnings grow in real-time.

Ready to Start Earning?

Download Griddly Hub now and start earning within 5 minutes. No credit card required.

Maximize Your Earnings

Pro tips from our top earners to squeeze every dollar from your GPU:

+40% earnings

Share During Sleep

Set Griddly Hub to automatically start when you're AFK. 8 hours of sleep = 8 hours of earning.

+15% earnings

Keep GPU Cool

Good cooling means better performance and more tasks assigned to your GPU.

+10% earnings

Stable Internet

Wired connection > WiFi. Stable internet means fewer dropped tasks.

+$20-50/month

Complete Quests

Daily and weekly quests give bonus rewards on top of regular earnings.

Is It Safe?

Safety is our top priority. Here's how Griddly Hub protects you:

Sandboxed Execution

All AI workloads run in isolated containers. They cannot access your files, browser, or personal data.

Temperature Monitoring

Griddly Hub constantly monitors GPU temperature and automatically throttles or pauses if it gets too hot.

Auto-Pause Gaming

The moment you launch a game or GPU-intensive app, sharing pauses instantly. Zero impact on your gaming.

Resource Limits

You control exactly how much GPU/CPU/RAM Griddly Hub can use. Set it and forget it.

No Background Noise

AI workloads are quieter than gaming. Your fans won't spin up as much.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this affect my gaming performance?

No. Griddly Hub automatically pauses when you launch a game or any GPU-intensive application. You won't notice any difference while gaming.

How do I get paid?

Earnings accumulate in your Griddly wallet. You can withdraw via PayPal, bank transfer, crypto, or redeem for gift cards (Amazon, Steam, etc.).

Is this like crypto mining?

No. Your GPU runs AI workloads (image generation, model training) for businesses, not mining. It's more stable, predictable, and doesn't depend on crypto prices.

What's the minimum payout?

$10 minimum for PayPal/crypto, $25 for bank transfer. Most users reach this within the first week.

Does it damage my GPU?

No. Griddly Hub monitors temperatures and throttles automatically. AI workloads are actually gentler than gaming (lower temps, no sudden spikes).

Can I use my PC while earning?

Yes! Light tasks (browsing, Netflix, Discord) work fine. Only pause for gaming or video editing.

Start Earning Today

Join 50,000+ gamers already earning passive income with their GPUs. Setup takes 5 minutes, and you'll see your first earnings within hours.