Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 3,584 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| FP16 (dense) | 181.05 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 362 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 112 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 360 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 L40 supplies 181.05 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX 3060 figure for FP16 remains not published by vendor. The L40 supplies 90.5 TFLOPS in FP32 which equals a ratio of 90.5 to 12.7 against the RTX 3060 FP32 value. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 versus 360 GB/s on the RTX 3060 influences achievable batch sizes during operations. The L40 also lists 362.1 TFLOPS in FP16 with sparsity for workloads that exploit sparsity. TDP values of 300W for the L40 and 170W for the RTX 3060 affect sustained performance in dense FP16 and FP32 calculations.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $0.86 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 1 | $1.00 | — | Deploy |
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RTX 3060
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 3060 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the L40
The L40 suits workloads that require 48 GB GDDR6 memory and 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16. Training or inference tasks benefit from the 864 GB/s bandwidth and 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating when the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating proves insufficient.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
The RTX 3060 suits lighter workloads that fit within 8 to 12 GB GDDR6 memory and operate under a 170W TDP limit. Scenarios with modest FP32 demands of 12.7 TFLOPS align with this GPU when the L40 300W TDP exceeds power constraints.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies 48 GB memory and 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 which exceed RTX 3060 limits.
The L40 delivers 362.1 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity and 864 GB/s bandwidth for larger models.
The L40 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating supports fine-tuning at scales beyond the RTX 3060 12.7 TFLOPS FP32.
The RTX 3060 handles basic cases in 12 GB while the L40 manages larger batches with 48 GB.
The L40 provides 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 300W TDP for sustained dense computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾
The L40 reaches 90.5 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 3060 reaches 12.7 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The L40 has 864 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 3060 has 360 GB/s memory bandwidth.
What are the TDP ratings for the L40 and RTX 3060?▾
The L40 TDP is 300W. The RTX 3060 TDP is 170W.
Can FP16 figures be compared directly between these GPUs?▾
The L40 lists 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 362.1 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 3060 FP16 value is not published by vendor.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect?▾
Both the L40 and RTX 3060 use PCIe 4.0 interconnect in PCIe form factors.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX 3060 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 3060?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3060 has 8 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX 3060 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 3060?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 3060 has 8-12 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the L40 has 2.4x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060.
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