Specifications Compared
| Spec | A30 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 300W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 18,176 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 362 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 165 TFLOPS | 181.05 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 330 TOPS | 362 TOPS |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 568 |
| FP32 Performance | 10.3 TFLOPS | 90.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 933 GB/s | 864 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 724 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 330 TFLOPS | 362.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 661 TOPS | 724 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance stands at 165 TFLOPS on the A30 and 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40 while sparse FP16 reaches 330 TFLOPS on the A30 and 362.1 TFLOPS on the L40. The FP32 rating measures 10.3 TFLOPS on the A30 against 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 so the L40 executes full precision workloads at a higher rate. Higher memory bandwidth of 933 GB/s on the A30 compared with 864 GB/s on the L40 can support larger batch sizes in memory bound scenarios despite lower dense FP16 throughput. INT8 dense performance equals 330 TOPS on the A30 and 362 TOPS on the L40 with corresponding sparse figures of 661 TOPS and 724 TOPS.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A30
A30 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the A30 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
L40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderCompute | USA | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.82 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 2 | $0.86 | $1.72 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 4 | $1.00 | $4.00 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the A30
The A30 suits deployments that prioritize 165 W TDP and NVLink connectivity for multi GPU scaling. Its 933 GB/s bandwidth and 24 GB HBM2 memory fit workloads where power limits constrain system design and interconnect speed matters more than raw FP32 capacity.
When to Choose the L40
The L40 fits scenarios that require 48 GB GDDR6 memory and 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Its support for dense FP8 at 362 TFLOPS and higher dense FP16 at 181.05 TFLOPS benefits inference and training tasks that gain from increased capacity and newer architecture features.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies 48 GB memory that accommodates larger models compared with the A30 24 GB capacity.
Dense FP16 performance reaches 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40 versus 165 TFLOPS on the A30.
The L40 48 GB VRAM and 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating enable efficient adaptation of models.
Double the memory on the L40 at 48 GB supports higher resolution generation workloads.
FP32 throughput of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 surpasses the 10.3 TFLOPS rating of the A30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of the L40?▾
The L40 achieves 90.5 TFLOPS in FP32.
Does the A30 support NVLink?▾
The A30 includes NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 4.0.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The A30 TDP measures 165 W and the L40 TDP measures 300 W.
How do dense FP16 figures compare?▾
Dense FP16 measures 165 TFLOPS on the A30 and 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40.
Which GPU offers FP8 support?▾
The L40 publishes dense FP8 at 362 TFLOPS and sparse FP8 at 724 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A30 or the L40?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A30 and L40 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 A30 have compared to the L40?▾
The A30 has 24 GB of HBM2 memory. The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find A30 and L40 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 A30 and the L40?▾
The A30 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L40 delivers 1.1x the dense FP16 throughput (181.05 vs 165 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the A30 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the L40.
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