Specifications Compared
| Spec | Gaudi 2 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 72W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 7,424 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Gaudi | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 121 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 242 TOPS |
| Interconnect | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 232 |
| FP32 Performance | Not published | 30.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 0.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,450 GB/s | 300 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 485 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 242 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 485 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The L4 lists 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance. No corresponding tensor figures appear for the Gaudi 2. The 2450 GB/s bandwidth on the Gaudi 2 exceeds the 300 GB/s bandwidth on the L4 by a factor of eight, which supports larger batch sizes when memory capacity reaches 96 GB rather than 24 GB. The 600 W TDP on the Gaudi 2 exceeds the 72 W TDP on the L4 by a factor of eight, which affects sustained operation in power constrained environments. Dense FP16 figures on the L4 cannot be compared directly with any published value from the Gaudi 2.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Gaudi 2
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L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.59 | — | Deploy |
| Scaleway | Warsaw, Poland (WAW2) | 2 | $0.89 | $1.77 | Deploy |
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When to Choose the Gaudi 2
The Gaudi 2 suits workloads that require 96 GB memory capacity together with 2450 GB/s bandwidth. Such configurations appear in large model training sessions where batch sizes scale with available high bandwidth memory.
When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits workloads that require 72 W TDP together with published 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance. Such configurations appear in inference deployments where power limits and PCIe form factor compatibility constrain hardware selection.
Use Cases
The Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth that accommodate larger training batches than the 24 GB and 300 GB/s on the L4.
The L4 supplies published 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 performance at a 72 W TDP that fits power limited inference servers better than the 600 W TDP on the Gaudi 2.
The Gaudi 2 supplies 96 GB memory that supports fine tuning of models too large for the 24 GB on the L4.
The L4 supplies 24 GB memory together with 242 TFLOPS dense FP8 performance that matches diffusion workloads at lower power than the Gaudi 2.
The L4 supplies 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance at 72 W TDP that suits sustained scientific workloads better than the 600 W TDP on the Gaudi 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TDP of the Gaudi 2 compared with the L4?▾
The Gaudi 2 lists a 600 W TDP. The L4 lists a 72 W TDP.
Does the L4 publish FP16 performance numbers?▾
The L4 publishes 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 242 TFLOPS with sparsity. The Gaudi 2 does not publish FP16 figures.
What interconnect options exist on each device?▾
The Gaudi 2 supports RoCE Ethernet and PCIe 4.0. The L4 supports PCIe 4.0.
Which form factor does each GPU use?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses an OAM form factor. The L4 uses a PCIe form factor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the L4?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the L4?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 and the L4?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s, so the Gaudi 2 has 8.2x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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