Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 220W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | 40.6 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | 162.6 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 20.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 81.3 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | 325.2 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense figure of 121 TFLOPS on the L4 exceeds the 40.6 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 3070 by a factor of three. The FP32 performance of 30.3 TFLOPS on the L4 exceeds the 20.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 3070. The ratio of FP16 dense to FP32 equals four on the L4 and two on the RTX 3070. The L4 supplies 242 TOPS in INT8 dense while the RTX 3070 supplies 162.6 TOPS in INT8 dense. Memory bandwidth of 300 GB/s on the L4 limits batch sizes relative to the 448 GB/s on the RTX 3070 in memory intensive operations.
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits deployments that require 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and a TDP of 72W for sustained inference tasks. Its 121 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 242 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity support larger models than the RTX 3070 can accommodate. The PCIe form factor and 300 GB/s bandwidth fit power constrained environments.
When to Choose the RTX 3070
Its 40.6 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 20.3 TFLOPS FP32 allow certain parallel compute jobs where bandwidth outweighs total VRAM. The 220W TDP fits systems already provisioned for higher power draw.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB GDDR6 and 121 TFLOPS FP16 dense to handle larger models than the 8 GB on the RTX 3070.
The L4 delivers 242 TOPS INT8 dense and 72W TDP for efficient serving compared to 162.6 TOPS INT8 dense on the RTX 3070.
The L4 provides 24 GB VRAM and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 to support parameter updates beyond the 8 GB limit of the RTX 3070.
The L4 supplies higher FP32 at 30.3 TFLOPS with lower TDP while the RTX 3070 supplies higher bandwidth at 448 GB/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance of each GPU?▾
The L4 reaches 121 TFLOPS in FP16 dense. The RTX 3070 reaches 40.6 TFLOPS in FP16 dense.
How does TDP differ between the L4 and RTX 3070?▾
The L4 operates at 72W TDP. The RTX 3070 operates at 220W TDP.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 3070 reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth. The L4 reaches 300 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What FP32 performance do the GPUs deliver?▾
The L4 delivers 30.3 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 3070 delivers 20.3 TFLOPS in FP32.
How do the INT8 dense figures compare?▾
The L4 reaches 242 TOPS in INT8 dense. The RTX 3070 reaches 162.6 TOPS in INT8 dense.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 3070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 3070 uses Ampere (2020). The L4 delivers 3.0x the dense FP16 throughput (121 vs 40.6 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the RTX 3070 has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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