Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 250W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 12,800 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| 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 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 724 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 362.1 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 724 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L40 delivers FP32 performance at 90.5 TFLOPS compared to 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada. FP16 dense performance on the L40 reaches 181.05 TFLOPS with sparsity reaching 362.1 TFLOPS. FP8 dense performance on the L40 reaches 362 TFLOPS with sparsity reaching 724 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada reports FP8 with sparsity at 1,044.4 TFLOPS. The higher memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada supports larger batch sizes during training workloads. FP32 differences indicate the L40 processes dense floating point operations at a higher rate than the RTX 5000 Ada.
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 | 4 | $0.86 | $3.44 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $0.94 | $3.75 | Deploy |
| Hyperstack | CANADA-1 | 2 | $1.00 | $2.00 | Deploy |
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RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the L40
The L40 suits workloads that require 48 GB GDDR6 memory capacity along with 864 GB/s bandwidth. Scientific computing tasks benefit from the 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 rating on the L40. LLM training scenarios gain from the larger memory pool compared to the 32 GB configuration on the RTX 5000 Ada.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada fits environments constrained by a 250W TDP limit. Inference tasks that utilize FP8 with sparsity at 1,044.4 TFLOPS gain from the higher sparse tensor rate versus 724 TFLOPS on the L40. Lower power draw supports denser deployments where 300W exceeds facility limits.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies 48 GB GDDR6 memory against 32 GB on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The RTX 5000 Ada provides FP8 with sparsity at 1,044.4 TFLOPS exceeding 724 TFLOPS on the L40.
The L40 offers 48 GB GDDR6 and 864 GB/s bandwidth for larger model adjustments.
Both GPUs share the Ada Lovelace architecture and PCIe interconnect.
The L40 achieves 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 compared to 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth difference between these GPUs?▾
The L40 reaches 864 GB/s and the RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s.
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The L40 delivers 90.5 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 5000 Ada delivers 65.3 TFLOPS FP32.
How do the TDP ratings compare?▾
The L40 lists 300W TDP and the RTX 5000 Ada lists 250W TDP.
What FP8 sparsity performance is published for each card?▾
The L40 lists 724 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity and the RTX 5000 Ada lists 1,044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the L40 and RTX 5000 Ada use PCIe 4.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX 5000 Ada 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the L40 has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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