Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 145W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 3,840 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 121 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 242 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L4 supplies 121 TFLOPS of dense FP16 performance and 30.3 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, giving a dense FP16 to FP32 ratio of four to one that supports mixed precision training and inference. The RTX 5060 publishes no FP16 figure, so direct dense FP16 comparison is unavailable, yet its 19.2 TFLOPS of FP32 remains lower than the L4 value. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060 exceeds the L4 value of 300 GB/s, which can influence achievable batch sizes in memory bound kernels. The L4 also lists 242 TFLOPS of dense FP8 performance and 485 TFLOPS with sparsity while the RTX 5060 lists 614 TFLOPS of FP4 performance with sparsity, indicating divergent precision pathways.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L4
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaleway | Paris, France (PAR1) | 1 | $0.89 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $0.93 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 5060
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 suits workloads that require 24 GB of VRAM and low 72W TDP operation. Its 121 TFLOPS of dense FP16 and 242 TFLOPS of dense FP8 allow sustained throughput in inference pipelines that fit within the 24 GB capacity. Users who prioritize power efficiency over peak bandwidth select the L4 when PCIe 4.0 connectivity meets system requirements.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
Its 19.2 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 614 TFLOPS of FP4 performance with sparsity align with applications that operate within 8-16 GB of VRAM. Workloads tolerant of the 145W TDP and seeking newer interconnect features favor the RTX 5060.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB VRAM and 121 TFLOPS of dense FP16 that exceed the RTX 5060 published figures for sustained training within a single card.
The L4 provides 242 TFLOPS of dense FP8 and 24 GB capacity that support larger batch inference compared with the 8-16 GB limit of the RTX 5060.
The L4 30.3 TFLOPS of FP32 and 72W TDP enable efficient fine tuning loops that stay within the 24 GB memory envelope.
The RTX 5060 448 GB/s bandwidth and 614 TFLOPS of FP4 with sparsity suit diffusion workloads that fit in 8-16 GB and benefit from higher memory throughput.
The L4 30.3 TFLOPS of FP32 at 72W TDP delivers better power normalized FP32 throughput than the RTX 5060 19.2 TFLOPS at 145W.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the power requirements?▾
The L4 operates at a 72W TDP. The RTX 5060 operates at a 145W TDP.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The L4 reaches 30.3 TFLOPS of FP32. The RTX 5060 reaches 19.2 TFLOPS of FP32.
Which interconnect does each card use?▾
The L4 uses PCIe 4.0. The RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0.
Are FP16 figures published for both cards?▾
The L4 publishes 121 TFLOPS of dense FP16 and 242 TFLOPS with sparsity. The RTX 5060 does not publish an FP16 figure.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5060 has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the L4.
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