Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 260W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 4,608 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 181.05 TFLOPS | 130.5 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 362 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 576 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 16.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 724 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 362.1 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 724 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 throughput reaches 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40 against 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000. The same dense FP16 advantage scales to training and inference steps where matrix operations dominate. FP32 performance of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 versus 16.3 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000 further widens the gap for single-precision scientific kernels. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 versus 672 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 8000 permits larger batch sizes before memory stalls occur. When sparsity is enabled the L40 reaches 362.1 TFLOPS dense FP16 equivalent while the Quadro RTX 8000 provides no sparsity figure for comparison.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderCompute | USA | 2 | $0.79 | $1.58 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $0.86 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 2 | $1.00 | $2.00 | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 16 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40 offers, price history and alerts
Quadro RTX 8000
Quadro RTX 8000 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the Quadro RTX 8000 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the L40
The L40 suits workloads that require dense FP16 performance of 181.05 TFLOPS or FP32 performance of 90.5 TFLOPS. Its 864 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batches in inference pipelines that exceed the 672 GB/s limit of the older card. Newer Ada Lovelace architecture also supplies FP8 dense figures of 362 TFLOPS absent from the Quadro RTX 8000 specification.
When to Choose the Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 fits multi-GPU configurations that rely on NVLink connectivity unavailable on the L40. Its 260 W TDP allows denser rack packing where power budgets constrain 300 W cards. Established Turing drivers remain compatible with legacy professional software stacks that do not yet certify Ada Lovelace hardware.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies dense FP16 performance of 181.05 TFLOPS against 130.5 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000.
Higher memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 allows sustained throughput beyond the 672 GB/s limit of the Quadro RTX 8000.
FP32 throughput of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 accelerates gradient calculations compared with 16.3 TFLOPS on the Quadro RTX 8000.
The L40 lists dense FP16 performance of 181.05 TFLOPS and supports sparsity up to 362.1 TFLOPS for diffusion workloads.
FP32 performance reaches 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 while the Quadro RTX 8000 remains at 16.3 TFLOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP16 performance differ between the L40 and Quadro RTX 8000?▾
The L40 lists dense FP16 at 181.05 TFLOPS while the Quadro RTX 8000 lists 130.5 TFLOPS. Sparsity on the L40 doubles the figure to 362.1 TFLOPS.
What memory bandwidth do the two GPUs provide?▾
The L40 reaches 864 GB/s and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 672 GB/s. Both cards carry 48 GB GDDR6.
Which GPU offers higher FP32 throughput?▾
The L40 delivers 90.5 TFLOPS in FP32. The Quadro RTX 8000 delivers 16.3 TFLOPS in FP32.
Do the GPUs share the same power consumption?▾
The L40 carries a 300 W TDP. The Quadro RTX 8000 carries a 260 W TDP.
Which interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The L40 uses PCIe 4.0. The Quadro RTX 8000 supports NVLink together with PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the Quadro RTX 8000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and Quadro RTX 8000 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 L40 have compared to the Quadro RTX 8000?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40 and Quadro RTX 8000 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 L40 and the Quadro RTX 8000?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing (2018). The L40 delivers 1.4x the dense FP16 throughput (181.05 vs 130.5 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 8000.
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