Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 12-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 181.05 TFLOPS | 58.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 362 TOPS | 233.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 724 TFLOPS | 233.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 362.1 TFLOPS | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 724 TOPS | 466.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 181.05 TFLOPS on the L40 against 58.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070. The same ratio appears when sparsity is applied: 362.1 TFLOPS versus 116.6 TFLOPS. FP32 figures remain half the dense FP16 values on each card, confirming the expected doubling from tensor cores. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 supports larger batch sizes than the 504 GB/s available on the RTX 4070. FP8 dense throughput equals 362 TFLOPS on the L40 and 116.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070, preserving the identical three to one advantage.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L40
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderCompute | USA | 1 | $0.79 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $0.82 | — | 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 | 4 | $1.00 | $4.00 | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 4070
RTX 4070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 4070 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 48 GB of memory and 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 throughput. Scientific computing and large model training benefit directly from the 864 GB/s bandwidth and 300 W TDP envelope. INT8 dense performance of 362 TOPS further favors the L40 when quantization is applied.
When to Choose the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 fits deployments limited to 200 W TDP and 12 to 16 GB memory. Inference tasks that fit within those bounds avoid the higher power draw of 300 W while still delivering 58.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies 48 GB memory and 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accommodate larger models than the 12 to 16 GB and 58.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070.
The 48 GB capacity and 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 allow full parameter updates that exceed the limits of 12 to 16 GB on the RTX 4070.
The RTX 4070 meets typical image generation needs inside 16 GB memory at 200 W TDP while the L40 exceeds requirements.
FP32 throughput of 90.5 TFLOPS and 864 GB/s bandwidth on the L40 accelerate simulations beyond the 29.1 TFLOPS and 504 GB/s of the RTX 4070.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth difference between these two GPUs?▾
The L40 reaches 864 GB/s and the RTX 4070 reaches 504 GB/s.
Which GPU offers higher dense FP16 performance?▾
The L40 delivers 181.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 4070 delivers 58.3 TFLOPS dense FP16.
How do the TDP values compare?▾
The L40 is rated at 300 W and the RTX 4070 is rated at 200 W.
Do both cards support the same interconnect?▾
Both the L40 and the RTX 4070 use PCIe 4.0.
What FP32 performance is listed for each card?▾
The L40 lists 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 4070 lists 29.1 TFLOPS FP32.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX 4070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX 4070 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 4070?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L40 delivers 3.1x the dense FP16 throughput (181.05 vs 58.3 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070.
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