Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 250W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 12,800 |
| 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 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
Memory bandwidth of 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada compared to 300 GB/s on the L4 allows for larger batch sizes in memory intensive operations. Since FP16 figures are not published for the RTX 5000 Ada, direct comparison uses available FP8 with sparsity where the RTX 5000 Ada reaches 1,044.4 TFLOPS against the L4 dense FP8 of 242 TFLOPS and sparse FP8 of 485 TFLOPS. The L4 provides FP16 dense performance at 121 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 242 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada lacks published FP16 data. These differences mean the RTX 5000 Ada supports faster dense computations in FP32 workloads and higher bandwidth for data movement.
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L4
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits deployments where power efficiency matters most because its TDP of 72W is less than one third the 250W TDP of the RTX 5000 Ada. Scenarios with limited cooling or power budgets benefit from the L4 24 GB capacity paired with its dense INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits workloads that require higher FP32 throughput of 65.3 TFLOPS and memory bandwidth of 576 GB/s along with 32 GB capacity. Applications that move large datasets or need the FP8 with sparsity performance of 1,044.4 TFLOPS gain from these specifications.
Use Cases
The RTX 5000 Ada supplies 32 GB VRAM and 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 which exceed the L4 values for training scale.
The L4 delivers FP8 dense performance of 242 TFLOPS and a 72W TDP that supports efficient inference at lower power.
Both cards share Ada Lovelace architecture and PCIe interconnect so either handles fine-tuning with the L4 favoring power and the RTX 5000 Ada favoring bandwidth.
The RTX 5000 Ada 32 GB capacity and 576 GB/s bandwidth support larger models and batches compared to the L4 24 GB and 300 GB/s.
The RTX 5000 Ada 65.3 TFLOPS FP32 provides more than double the L4 30.3 TFLOPS for scientific workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the TDP values compare?▾
The L4 TDP is 72W while the RTX 5000 Ada TDP is 250W.
What FP32 performance do they offer?▾
The L4 provides 30.3 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 5000 Ada provides 65.3 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada has 576 GB/s memory bandwidth compared to 300 GB/s on the L4.
Do both use the same interconnect?▾
Both the L4 and the RTX 5000 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the RTX 5000 Ada has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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