Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 145W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 3,840 |
| FP8 (dense) | 362 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 181.05 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 362 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| 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 FP16 dense performance of 181.05 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity of 362.1 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 publishes no FP16 figures. FP32 performance of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 exceeds the 19.2 TFLOPS of the RTX 5060 by a factor of 4.7. Higher memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 supports larger batch sizes than the 448 GB/s available on the RTX 5060. The L40 also lists FP8 dense at 362 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity at 724 TFLOPS together with matching INT8 figures. These values indicate the L40 sustains greater throughput for precision formats that remain unspecified on the RTX 5060.
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 | 2 | $1.00 | $2.00 | Deploy |
4 providers in stock, 15 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40 offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5060
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When to Choose the L40
The L40 suits workloads that require 48 GB of memory and FP16 dense throughput of 181.05 TFLOPS. Its 864 GB/s bandwidth and 300W TDP accommodate sustained large batch processing on PCIe 4.0.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 fits power constrained environments that operate within 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 interconnect. Its FP4 with sparsity rating of 614 TFLOPS addresses compact inference tasks that fit inside 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7.
Use Cases
The L40 supplies 48 GB memory and FP16 dense performance of 181.05 TFLOPS that support larger models than the RTX 5060 can accommodate.
FP8 dense throughput of 362 TFLOPS on the L40 enables higher throughput than the unspecified FP8 rating of the RTX 5060.
Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 permits larger batch sizes during fine tuning compared with 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060.
The RTX 5060 operates at 145W TDP and delivers FP4 with sparsity of 614 TFLOPS for compact image generation workloads.
FP32 performance of 90.5 TFLOPS on the L40 exceeds the 19.2 TFLOPS of the RTX 5060 for double precision scientific tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TDP of the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145W and uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
Does the L40 list FP16 performance?▾
The L40 lists FP16 dense at 181.05 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 362.1 TFLOPS.
What FP32 rating does the RTX 5060 carry?▾
The RTX 5060 carries an FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS.
What is the FP4 sparse rating of the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 5060 lists FP4 with sparsity at 614 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX 5060 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 5060?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the L40 has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060.
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How this page is made
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