How to Choose a Cloud PC Provider

Consider GPU class (e.g., RTX 3060 vs 4080 tiers), CPU single‑thread, and storage IOPS. For competitive shooters, latency matters more than raw FPS; for RPGs and sims, steady 60 fps at 1080p is usually enough.

Billing model

Hourly is great for occasional use; monthly is cheaper for >40 hours/month. Watch for hidden egress charges and snapshot storage fees.

Regions & availability

Pick providers with servers within 1000 km. Check status pages and Discord communities for queue times.

Client software

Look for hardware decoding, controller passthrough, and keyboard layout support. Browser‑only solutions are convenient but may cap bitrate.

Once you shortlist options, try a one‑week plan and measure real‑world latency using in‑game overlays. See our Editor’s Picks to start.