Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | MI300X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 750W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 192 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | Not published |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | 2,614.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM3 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | CDNA 3 |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | 1,307.4 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | 2,614.9 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 163.4 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | 81.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 5,300 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | 5,229.8 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 2,614.9 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | 5,229.8 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance stands at 121 TFLOPS on the L4 versus 1307.4 TFLOPS on the MI300X so the MI300X completes matrix operations more than ten times faster under identical dense conditions. The same ratio appears in dense FP8 at 242 TFLOPS versus 2614.9 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth of 5300 GB/s on the MI300X compared with 300 GB/s on the L4 permits substantially larger batch sizes during both training and inference passes. FP32 figures of 30.3 TFLOPS and 163.4 TFLOPS indicate the MI300X sustains higher precision workloads with correspondingly greater throughput when sparsity modes remain disabled.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L4
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MI300X
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunPod | global | 1 | $2.39 | — | Deploy |
| Hot Aisle | Michigan | 1 | $2.99 | — | Deploy |
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits deployments that operate under strict power limits because its TDP measures 72W. PCIe form factor and 24 GB capacity align with inference pipelines that process moderate batch sizes at dense FP16 rates of 121 TFLOPS. Organizations that prioritize lower energy draw over peak throughput select the L4 for edge inference nodes.
When to Choose the MI300X
The MI300X addresses training jobs that require 192 GB memory capacity and 5300 GB/s bandwidth to accommodate large models. Its dense FP16 rating of 1307.4 TFLOPS supports accelerated iteration cycles in scientific computing and fine tuning tasks. Teams that need maximum memory and compute scale choose the MI300X despite its 750W TDP.
Use Cases
The MI300X supplies 1307.4 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 192 GB memory that accommodate large model training runs.
Dense FP16 performance of 1307.4 TFLOPS and 5300 GB/s bandwidth allow higher throughput on the MI300X.
192 GB HBM3 and 2614.9 TFLOPS dense FP8 on the MI300X support efficient parameter updates at scale.
The L4 at 72W TDP and 24 GB capacity meets typical image generation demands with lower power draw.
FP32 performance of 163.4 TFLOPS on the MI300X accelerates simulation workloads that require high memory bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dense FP16 ratings?▾
The L4 lists 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 and the MI300X lists 1307.4 TFLOPS dense FP16.
How do the TDP values compare?▾
The L4 TDP measures 72W and the MI300X TDP measures 750W.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The MI300X reaches 5300 GB/s while the L4 reaches 300 GB/s.
What interconnects do they use?▾
The L4 uses PCIe 4.0 and the MI300X uses Infinity Fabric together with PCIe 5.0.
Are FP8 figures listed as dense or with sparsity?▾
Both GPUs publish separate dense FP8 and sparsity FP8 numbers with the L4 at 242 TFLOPS dense and the MI300X at 2614.9 TFLOPS dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the MI300X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and MI300X 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 L4 have compared to the MI300X?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The MI300X has 192 GB of HBM3 memory.
Can I find L4 and MI300X 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 L4 and the MI300X?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the MI300X uses CDNA 3 (2023). The MI300X delivers 10.8x the dense FP16 throughput (1,307.4 vs 121 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 17.7x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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