Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 4000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 130W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 6,144 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 26.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | 427.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput on the L4 at 30.3 TFLOPS surpasses the 26.7 TFLOPS delivered by the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. This margin affects training and inference workloads that depend on single precision arithmetic. Memory bandwidth of 300 GB/s on the L4 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation determines maximum batch sizes with the higher figure enabling larger batches in bandwidth constrained operations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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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 |
2 providers in stock, 3 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L4 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4000 Ada
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 serves workloads that value 24 GB VRAM together with 72W TDP. Inference pipelines that utilize the 485 TFLOPS FP8 figure with sparsity gain from the lower power envelope and greater memory capacity.
When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation matches applications that require 360 GB/s memory bandwidth despite the 130W TDP. Tasks that operate within 20 GB VRAM and benefit from the bandwidth advantage select this card.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 which support larger models at lower 72W TDP.
The L4 delivers 485 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and 24 GB VRAM for efficient quantized inference at 72W TDP.
The L4 provides 24 GB VRAM and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 which accommodate adapter training within a 72W power limit.
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation supplies 360 GB/s bandwidth which benefits image generation throughput despite 20 GB VRAM.
The L4 achieves 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 and 72W TDP which favor sustained compute workloads with 24 GB VRAM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the TDP values for the L4 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation?▾
The L4 lists 72W TDP and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation lists 130W TDP.
Which GPU provides higher FP32 performance?▾
The L4 reaches 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation reaches 26.7 TFLOPS FP32.
What sparse FP8 performance does each GPU offer?▾
The L4 offers 485 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation offers 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
Do the L4 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation share the same interconnect?▾
Both the L4 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation use PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
How does memory bandwidth differ between the two GPUs?▾
The L4 provides 300 GB/s memory bandwidth while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation provides 360 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 4000 Ada has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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