Specifications Compared
| Spec | L4 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 70W |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 3,328 |
| FP8 (dense) | 242 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| 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 | 104 |
| FP32 Performance | 30.3 TFLOPS | 8 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 0.5 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 300 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 485 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 242 TFLOPS | 63.9 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 485 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L4 achieves FP16 performance of 121 TFLOPS dense while the RTX A2000 reaches 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity. This difference means the L4 supports larger batch sizes during inference workloads that rely on dense FP16 operations. The L4 also supplies FP16 performance of 242 TFLOPS with sparsity against the RTX A2000 figure of 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity. Memory bandwidth of 300 GB/s on the L4 versus 288 GB/s on the RTX A2000 allows marginally higher data throughput that can influence sustained batch processing in memory intensive tasks. The FP32 rating of 30.3 TFLOPS on the L4 compared to 8 TFLOPS on the RTX A2000 indicates stronger baseline compute for general purpose calculations.
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 |
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RTX A2000
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When to Choose the L4
The L4 serves as the better choice for workloads that require 24 GB of GDDR6 memory to handle larger models. Its FP16 dense performance of 121 TFLOPS and FP32 rating of 30.3 TFLOPS provide advantages in scenarios demanding higher tensor throughput. The 300 GB/s memory bandwidth further supports efficient data movement compared to the alternative.
When to Choose the RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 fits use cases with models that fit within 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Its TDP of 70W offers a minor reduction in power draw relative to the 72W of the L4. This GPU suits lighter FP32 tasks rated at 8 TFLOPS where the full capabilities of higher end alternatives remain unnecessary.
Use Cases
The L4 supplies 24 GB GDDR6 memory and FP16 dense performance of 121 TFLOPS that accommodate larger training batches than the RTX A2000 maximum of 12 GB.
FP16 dense performance of 121 TFLOPS on the L4 combined with 300 GB/s bandwidth supports higher throughput than the RTX A2000 at 63.9 TFLOPS with sparsity.
The L4 provides 24 GB of memory and FP32 performance of 30.3 TFLOPS that enable fine-tuning of models exceeding the 12 GB limit of the RTX A2000.
Both GPUs handle Stable Diffusion within their memory capacities though the L4 24 GB GDDR6 allows larger image batches than the RTX A2000 12 GB maximum.
FP32 performance of 30.3 TFLOPS on the L4 exceeds the 8 TFLOPS of the RTX A2000 for compute heavy scientific workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The L4 delivers 30.3 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX A2000 delivers 8 TFLOPS in FP32. These ratings determine suitability for general purpose scientific calculations.
How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?▾
The L4 reaches 300 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX A2000 reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth. The values influence data movement speed during sustained operations.
Which GPU has higher FP16 performance?▾
The L4 reaches 121 TFLOPS FP16 dense and 242 TFLOPS with sparsity. The RTX A2000 reaches 63.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. Direct comparisons must match dense figures to dense figures and sparse figures to sparse figures.
What power draw do the GPUs require?▾
The L4 has a TDP of 72W. The RTX A2000 has a TDP of 70W. Both GPUs use the PCIe form factor with PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L4 or the RTX A2000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L4 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A2000 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L4 and RTX A2000 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 A2000?▾
The L4 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere (2021). The L4 has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 300 GB/s; the RTX A2000 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 288 GB/s, so the L4 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A2000.
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