Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 160W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 1,920 |
| FP8 (dense) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| 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 | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 6.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 336 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 L40S delivers FP16 dense performance of 362.05 TFLOPS and FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS whereas the RTX 2060 does not publish an FP16 figure and lists FP32 at 6.5 TFLOPS. This FP32 gap of 91.6 TFLOPS to 6.5 TFLOPS indicates the L40S handles matrix operations in training and inference workloads at roughly fourteen times the rate of the RTX 2060. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40S compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 allows larger batch sizes before data movement becomes a constraint during model execution.
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 | 2 | $0.97 | $1.94 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-1 | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $1.55 | — | Deploy |
| Lyceum | Europe | 1 | $1.99 | — | Deploy |
5 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40S offers, price history and alerts
RTX 2060
RTX 2060 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 2060 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S suits workloads that require 48 GB GDDR6 memory and FP32 throughput of 91.6 TFLOPS such as large model training sessions. Its 864 GB/s bandwidth further supports sustained data movement in compute heavy pipelines where the RTX 2060 bandwidth of 336 GB/s would limit throughput.
When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 fits lighter tasks where a TDP of 160W keeps power draw low and PCIe 3.0 interconnect meets connectivity needs without requiring the higher FP32 rating of 91.6 TFLOPS found on the L40S.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB GDDR6 memory and FP16 dense performance of 362.05 TFLOPS that exceed the RTX 2060 capabilities.
FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS on the L40S supports faster token generation than the 6.5 TFLOPS available on the RTX 2060.
The L40S memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s enables larger batch sizes during fine-tuning compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060.
VRAM capacity of 48 GB on the L40S accommodates higher resolution image generation workloads beyond the 6-12 GB limit of the RTX 2060.
FP32 throughput of 91.6 TFLOPS on the L40S accelerates simulation codes relative to the 6.5 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 2060.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the L40S and RTX 2060 deliver?▾
The L40S reaches 91.6 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 2060 reaches 6.5 TFLOPS in FP32.
What memory bandwidth figures separate the two GPUs?▾
The L40S lists memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s. The RTX 2060 lists memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s.
Which GPU carries the higher TDP rating?▾
The L40S carries a TDP of 350W. The RTX 2060 carries a TDP of 160W.
Do the GPUs share the same interconnect generation?▾
The L40S uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0 interconnect.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 2060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40S and RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s, so the L40S has 2.6x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the L40S and the RTX 2060. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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