Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 180W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 2,560 |
| FP8 (dense) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| FP16 (dense) | 362.05 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 733 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 8.9 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TFLOPS | Not published |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense performance of 362.05 TFLOPS on the L40S supports greater throughput in training and inference tasks than the FP32 performance of 8.9 TFLOPS on the Quadro P5000. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40S compared to 288 GB/s on the Quadro P5000 permits three times the data movement per second and therefore larger batch sizes in memory constrained scenarios. The FP16 figure with sparsity of 733 TFLOPS on the L40S further extends this advantage over dense FP16 when sparsity is applicable. The FP32 ratio of 91.6 TFLOPS to 8.9 TFLOPS equals roughly ten times higher dense computation on the L40S.
Current On-Demand Offers
Cheapest secure on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now, per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site. Stock is rechecked every minute.
L40S
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 4 | $0.97 | $3.88 | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $1.55 | — | Deploy |
| VERDA | FIN-HEL | 1 | $1.75 | — | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 19 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40S offers, price history and alerts
Quadro P5000
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperspace | ca1 | 2 | $0.78 | $1.56 | Deploy |
1 provider in stock, 6 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All Quadro P5000 offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S serves as the better choice for workloads that require 48 GB VRAM and 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance. Scenarios involving large scale model operations benefit from the 864 GB/s bandwidth and 350W TDP configuration.
When to Choose the Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 fits use cases that operate within 16 GB VRAM limits and 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Applications with power constraints align with the 180W TDP and older PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB VRAM and 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense to handle larger models effectively.
The L40S provides 733 TFLOPS FP8 dense along with 864 GB/s bandwidth for efficient serving.
The L40S offers 91.6 TFLOPS FP32 and three times the memory bandwidth of the alternative.
The L40S supports higher resolution outputs with 48 GB VRAM versus 16 GB.
The Quadro P5000 meets basic FP32 needs at 8.9 TFLOPS while the L40S handles demanding cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory bandwidth values appear for each GPU?▾
The L40S reaches 864 GB/s. The Quadro P5000 reaches 288 GB/s.
Which GPU lists an FP16 dense figure?▾
The L40S lists 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense. The Quadro P5000 does not publish an FP16 figure.
How do the TDP ratings compare?▾
The L40S carries a 350W TDP. The Quadro P5000 carries a 180W TDP.
What FP32 performance do the GPUs report?▾
The L40S reports 91.6 TFLOPS FP32. The Quadro P5000 reports 8.9 TFLOPS FP32.
Do both GPUs support the same interconnect?▾
The L40S uses PCIe 4.0. The Quadro P5000 uses PCIe 3.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the Quadro P5000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and Quadro P5000 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 L40S have compared to the Quadro P5000?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory.
Can I find L40S and Quadro P5000 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 L40S and the Quadro P5000?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal (2016). The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X at 288 GB/s, so the L40S has 3.0x the memory bandwidth of the Quadro P5000.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the L40S and the Quadro P5000. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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