Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | P100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 250W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 3,584 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | 18.7 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | SXM2, PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 9.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | 4.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 732 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 throughput reaches 121 TFLOPS on the L4 compared with 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the P100, producing a ratio exceeding six times. The same dense FP16 advantage applies to inference and training steps that rely on half precision arithmetic. FP32 throughput follows a similar pattern with the L4 at 30.3 TFLOPS versus 9.3 TFLOPS on the P100 for a ratio above three times. Memory bandwidth of 732 GB/s on the P100 exceeds the 300 GB/s figure of the L4 and therefore supports larger batch sizes in bandwidth limited kernels. The L4 TDP of 72W remains less than one third the 250W TDP of the P100 and alters sustained operation costs in dense deployments.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Ireland, IE | 1 | $0.33 | — | Deploy |
| Scaleway | Paris, France (PAR1) | 1 | $0.89 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $0.93 | — | Deploy |
3 providers in stock, 3 offers. All L4 offers, price history and alerts
P100
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits environments that prioritize power efficiency and higher dense tensor throughput. Its 24 GB VRAM capacity exceeds the 16 GB capacity of the P100 while its 72W TDP enables denser server configurations.
When to Choose the P100
The P100 fits memory bandwidth intensive tasks where 732 GB/s throughput outweighs other metrics. Its NVLink interconnect option supports multi GPU scaling patterns unavailable on the PCIe only L4. Applications that already run on Pascal code bases avoid migration overhead when the P100 remains available.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the P100.
The L4 delivers 242 TFLOPS dense FP8 while the P100 lacks any published FP8 rating.
The L4 offers 24 GB VRAM and 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 against the P100 16 GB and 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16.
The L4 provides 242 TOPS dense INT8 and lower 72W TDP for sustained image generation.
The P100 supplies 732 GB/s memory bandwidth that exceeds the 300 GB/s rating of the L4.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance differ between the L4 and the P100?▾
The L4 reaches 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the P100 reaches 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16. This produces a ratio above six times in favor of the L4.
Which GPU uses less power during operation?▾
The L4 TDP measures 72W compared with the 250W TDP of the P100. The difference allows more GPUs per server rack with the L4.
What memory configurations appear on each card?▾
The L4 contains 24 GB of GDDR6 memory while the P100 contains 16 GB of HBM2 memory. Bandwidth stands at 300 GB/s versus 732 GB/s respectively.
Does the P100 support FP8 operations?▾
No FP8 rating appears in the published specifications for the P100. The L4 lists 242 TFLOPS dense FP8 and 485 TFLOPS with sparsity.
Which interconnect options exist on the two GPUs?▾
The L4 uses PCIe 4.0 only. The P100 supports both NVLink and PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the P100?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and P100 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 P100?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory.
Can I find L4 and P100 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 P100?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the P100 uses Pascal (2016). The L4 delivers 6.5x the dense FP16 throughput (121 vs 18.7 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the P100 has 2.4x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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- The written comparison (overview, performance notes, when to choose each card, verdict, use cases and FAQ) was drafted with an AI model from the specification table above and passed an automated check that rejects any figure not in that table. It was last generated on . It contains no prices; those are always read live.
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