Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 175W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 2,304 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 181.05 TFLOPS | 29.9 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 362 TOPS | 119.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 288 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 7.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 448 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
The FP16 dense figure of 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40 surpasses the FP16 dense figure of 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070. This ratio supports faster matrix operations in training and inference when both GPUs run dense FP16 workloads. The FP32 rating of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 likewise exceeds the 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 2070. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070 permits larger batch sizes before data movement becomes limiting. INT8 dense performance of 362 TOPS on the L40 exceeds the 119.4 TOPS INT8 dense rating on the RTX 2070.
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 | 2 | $0.86 | $1.72 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $1.00 | — | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 15 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 2070
RTX 2070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2070 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 the 48 GB GDDR6 capacity and the 864 GB/s bandwidth. Training or inference tasks that exceed 8 GB benefit directly from the larger memory pool on the L40. The 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating further accelerates scientific computing kernels compared with the 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 2070.
When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 fits lighter inference or fine tuning jobs that remain within the 8 GB GDDR6 limit. Its 175W TDP allows deployment in systems with tighter power budgets than the 300W TDP of the L40. The PCIe 3.0 interconnect remains adequate for modest batch sizes that do not saturate the 448 GB/s bandwidth.
Use Cases
The 48 GB GDDR6 capacity and 181.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating on the L40 exceed the 8 GB and 29.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating on the RTX 2070.
The 864 GB/s bandwidth and 362 TOPS INT8 dense rating on the L40 support larger batches than the 448 GB/s and 119.4 TOPS INT8 dense rating on the RTX 2070.
The 48 GB GDDR6 memory on the L40 accommodates model updates that exceed the 8 GB limit of the RTX 2070.
The 181.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating on the L40 processes higher resolution images faster than the 29.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating on the RTX 2070.
The 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the L40 accelerates double precision workloads beyond the 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the RTX 2070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the L40 and the RTX 2070?▾
The L40 reaches 90.5 TFLOPS in FP32 while the RTX 2070 reaches 7.5 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The L40 provides 864 GB/s of memory bandwidth whereas the RTX 2070 provides 448 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP ratings for the L40 and the RTX 2070?▾
The L40 lists a TDP of 300W and the RTX 2070 lists a TDP of 175W.
Does the L40 support FP8 operations?▾
The L40 lists FP8 dense performance at 362 TFLOPS while the RTX 2070 does not publish an FP8 figure.
What interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The L40 uses PCIe 4.0 and the RTX 2070 uses PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX 2070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 2070 uses Turing (2018). The L40 delivers 6.1x the dense FP16 throughput (181.05 vs 29.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.
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