Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 200W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| 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 | Not published |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (vendor figure, sparsity not specified) | Not published | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (vendor figure, sparsity not specified) | Not published | 466 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The L4 achieves 121 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX 4070 Ti reaches 29.1 TFLOPS in its vendor FP16 figure. This dense FP16 gap means the L4 processes matrix operations four times faster than the RTX 4070 Ti during training workloads that rely on dense calculations. The RTX 4070 Ti bandwidth of 504 GB/s supports larger batch sizes in memory constrained inference compared to the L4 at 300 GB/s. The L4 also lists 30.3 TFLOPS in FP32 against 29.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 Ti which narrows the advantage in single precision scientific tasks.
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L4
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 variant suits inference deployments that require 24 GB memory to hold larger models without swapping. Its 72W TDP reduces cooling demands in dense server racks compared to the 200W draw of the RTX 4070 Ti.
When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti
The RTX 4070 Ti variant fits creative applications that exploit its 504 GB/s bandwidth for rapid texture and frame processing. Its 12 GB GDDR6X configuration aligns with consumer software stacks that do not exceed that capacity. FP32 performance at 29.1 TFLOPS supports local rendering tasks where power limits allow 200W operation.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB memory and 121 TFLOPS dense FP16 for training runs that exceed 12 GB limits.
The L4 72W TDP and 242 TFLOPS dense FP8 support sustained serving of models up to 24 GB.
The L4 24 GB capacity accommodates fine tuning of models larger than the 12 GB on the RTX 4070 Ti.
The RTX 4070 Ti 504 GB/s bandwidth accelerates image generation pipelines within its 12 GB limit.
Both deliver near identical 30.3 TFLOPS and 29.1 TFLOPS in FP32 for precision workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power consumption difference?▾
The L4 operates at 72W TDP whereas the RTX 4070 Ti requires 200W TDP.
Which GPU has higher FP16 performance?▾
The L4 reaches 121 TFLOPS in dense FP16 compared to 29.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 Ti.
Do both GPUs use the same architecture?▾
Both the L4 and RTX 4070 Ti variants belong to the Ada Lovelace architecture released in 2023.
How does memory bandwidth compare?▾
The RTX 4070 Ti provides 504 GB/s bandwidth while the L4 provides 300 GB/s bandwidth.
Are the form factors identical?▾
Both variants use PCIe form factors with PCIe 4.0 interconnect on the L4.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 4070 Ti?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L4 delivers 2.1x the dense FP16 throughput (121 vs 58.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) while the RTX 4070 Ti has 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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