Specifications Compared
| Spec | A100 SXM4 80GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 72W |
| VRAM | 80 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 6,912 | 7,424 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 312 TFLOPS | 121 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | SXM4 | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 624 TOPS | 242 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0, InfiniBand | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 432 | 232 |
| FP32 Performance | 19.5 TFLOPS | 30.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 9.7 TFLOPS | 0.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,039 GB/s | 300 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 485 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 624 TFLOPS | 242 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,248 TOPS | 485 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The A100 SXM4 80GB achieves 312 TFLOPS in dense FP16 compared to 121 TFLOPS in dense FP16 for the L4 which means the A100 SXM4 80GB processes larger models or higher precision operations in training scenarios. FP32 performance stands at 19.5 TFLOPS for the A100 SXM4 80GB against 30.3 TFLOPS for the L4 so inference tasks that rely on single precision may favor the L4 in some cases. Memory bandwidth at 2039 GB/s for the A100 SXM4 80GB family allows larger batch sizes than the 300 GB/s bandwidth of the L4 family during both training and inference. Sparse FP16 reaches 624 TFLOPS on the A100 SXM4 80GB family versus 242 TFLOPS on the L4 family so sparsity benefits scale proportionally without mixing dense and sparse figures.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A100 SXM4 80GB
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Slovenia, SI | 1 | $0.67 | — | Deploy |
| LeaderGPU | The Netherlands | 8 | $0.68 | $5.42 | Deploy |
| ThunderCompute | USA | 2 | $1.09 | $2.18 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $1.35 | — | Deploy |
12 providers in stock, 40 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All A100 SXM4 80GB offers, price history and alerts
L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Ireland, IE | 1 | $0.33 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $0.93 | — | Deploy |
2 providers in stock, 2 offers. All L4 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the A100 SXM4 80GB
The A100 SXM4 80GB suits workloads that require 80 GB HBM2e capacity and NVLink connectivity for multi GPU scaling. Scientific computing jobs benefit from the 2039 GB/s memory bandwidth and 400W TDP configuration when handling large datasets.
When to Choose the L4
The L4 fits deployments where 72W TDP and PCIe form factor reduce infrastructure demands. Inference pipelines with 24 GB GDDR6 memory handle moderate batch sizes efficiently under the Ada Lovelace architecture.
Use Cases
The A100 SXM4 80GB supplies 80 GB HBM2e memory that accommodates larger models than the 24 GB GDDR6 on the L4.
The L4 operates at 72W TDP which suits sustained inference with lower power needs than the 400W TDP of the A100 SXM4 80GB.
The A100 SXM4 80GB delivers 312 TFLOPS dense FP16 that supports fine tuning operations beyond the 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 of the L4.
Both GPUs handle image generation tasks with the A100 SXM4 80GB offering higher bandwidth at 2039 GB/s and the L4 providing efficiency at 72W TDP.
The A100 SXM4 80GB includes NVLink interconnect that enables faster data movement than the PCIe 4.0 interface on the L4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory configurations distinguish the A100 SXM4 80GB from the L4?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB variant uses 80 GB HBM2e memory while the L4 variant uses 24 GB GDDR6 memory. These capacities remain fixed for the specific models under comparison.
Which GPU provides higher memory bandwidth?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB family shares 2039 GB/s memory bandwidth while the L4 family shares 300 GB/s memory bandwidth. This difference influences batch size capabilities in training workloads.
What power requirements apply to each GPU variant?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB operates at 400W TDP and the L4 operates at 72W TDP. These figures apply across all variants in their respective families.
Does the A100 SXM4 80GB support NVLink?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB variant includes NVLink interconnect alongside PCIe 4.0 and InfiniBand. The L4 variant supports only PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A100 SXM4 80GB or the L4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A100 SXM4 80GB and L4 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the A100 SXM4 80GB have compared to the L4?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB has 80 GB of HBM2e memory. The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A100 SXM4 80GB and L4 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the A100 SXM4 80GB and the L4?▾
The A100 SXM4 80GB uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The A100 SXM4 80GB delivers 2.6x the dense FP16 throughput (312 vs 121 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 6.8x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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