Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 115W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 3,072 |
| 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 | 96 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 15.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 272 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | 242 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L4 lists FP16 dense performance at 121 TFLOPS while the RTX 4060 does not publish an FP16 figure. The L4 also lists FP16 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS. FP8 dense performance on the L4 reaches 242 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity reaches 485 TFLOPS. The RTX 4060 lists FP8 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS. These dense and sparsity labeled figures indicate that the L4 can sustain larger batch sizes during training or inference because its 24 GB VRAM and 300 GB/s bandwidth exceed the RTX 4060 limits. The 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the L4 doubles the 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 4060 and supports faster execution of precision sensitive workloads.
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L4
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RTX 4060
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits deployments that require 24 GB VRAM and a 72W TDP. Its 300 GB/s memory bandwidth and 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating support sustained operation in constrained power environments where the RTX 4060 115W TDP would exceed limits.
When to Choose the RTX 4060
The RTX 4060 suits scenarios that operate within its 8 to 16 GB VRAM capacity and 272 GB/s bandwidth. Its PCIe form factor matches the L4 yet its lower FP32 rating of 15.1 TFLOPS fits lighter workloads that do not require the L4 24 GB capacity.
Use Cases
The L4 24 GB VRAM and 121 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating exceed RTX 4060 limits and support larger training batches.
The L4 300 GB/s bandwidth and 242 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity rating allow higher throughput than the RTX 4060.
The L4 24 GB VRAM and 72W TDP enable efficient fine tuning runs that stay within power budgets the RTX 4060 115W TDP cannot match.
The L4 24 GB VRAM capacity accommodates larger diffusion models that exceed the RTX 4060 8 to 16 GB range.
The L4 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 rating doubles the RTX 4060 15.1 TFLOPS FP32 rating for precision heavy calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the L4 and the RTX 4060?▾
The L4 reaches 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4060 reaches 15.1 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has lower power draw?▾
The L4 TDP is 72W while the RTX 4060 TDP is 115W.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the L4 and the RTX 4060 use PCIe 4.0 interconnects and PCIe form factors.
What FP8 figures are published for each card?▾
The L4 lists FP8 dense at 242 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity at 485 TFLOPS while the RTX 4060 lists FP8 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 4060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s, so the L4 has 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.
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