Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 175W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 8 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 2,304 |
| FP8 (dense) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 362.05 TFLOPS | 29.9 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 733 TOPS | 119.4 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 288 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 7.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 448 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 the L40S reaches 362.05 TFLOPS compared with 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 which produces a ratio of approximately twelve to one. This gap means training and inference steps that rely on dense FP16 operations complete faster on the L40S while the RTX 2070 requires more iterations to reach equivalent results. The FP32 performance of the L40S stands at 91.6 TFLOPS against 7.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 which yields a ratio of roughly twelve to one and affects precision sensitive scientific workloads. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40S versus 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070 allows larger batch sizes before memory capacity or transfer limits are reached. The INT8 dense rating of 733 TOPS on the L40S exceeds the 119.4 TOPS rating on the RTX 2070 by a factor of six which benefits quantized inference pipelines that stay within dense arithmetic.
Current On-Demand Offers
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L40S
| Provider | Region | GPUs | Per GPU / hr | Instance / hr | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Slovenia, SI | 2 | $0.80 | $1.60 | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 1 | $0.97 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $1.55 | — | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 18 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40S offers, price history and alerts
RTX 2070
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S suits LLM training and fine tuning jobs that require 48 GB VRAM to hold large model states and activations. Its 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating and 864 GB/s bandwidth support bigger batch sizes than the RTX 2070 can accommodate.
When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 fits inference or fine tuning tasks that remain under 8 GB VRAM and do not require high tensor throughput. Its 175 W TDP allows deployment in systems with limited power budgets where the L40S TDP of 350 W would exceed available capacity. Older code bases that target Turing architecture run without modification on the RTX 2070.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB VRAM and 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense performance that accommodate large models while the RTX 2070 limits batch size to its 8 GB capacity.
The L40S provides 733 TOPS INT8 dense throughput and 864 GB/s bandwidth that sustain higher token rates than the 119.4 TOPS and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070.
The L40S FP16 dense rating of 362.05 TFLOPS and 48 GB memory allow full parameter updates on models that exceed the 8 GB limit of the RTX 2070.
The L40S 48 GB VRAM supports higher resolution images and larger batch sizes than the 8 GB available on the RTX 2070.
The L40S FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS exceeds the 7.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 and pairs with greater memory bandwidth for larger simulation grids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP16 dense performance of the L40S versus the RTX 2070?▾
The L40S reaches 362.05 TFLOPS FP16 dense and the RTX 2070 reaches 29.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense. The ratio favors the L40S for dense tensor workloads.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The L40S provides 864 GB/s while the RTX 2070 provides 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on the L40S supports larger batches before memory stalls occur.
What TDP values are listed for these GPUs?▾
The L40S lists a TDP of 350 W and the RTX 2070 lists a TDP of 175 W. Systems must supply adequate power and cooling for the higher figure on the L40S.
Does the L40S support sparsity in FP16 calculations?▾
The L40S lists FP16 with sparsity at 733 TFLOPS while the RTX 2070 lists only the dense value of 29.9 TFLOPS. Direct comparisons therefore use the dense figures for both GPUs.
What interconnect does each card use?▾
The L40S uses PCIe 4.0 and the RTX 2070 uses PCIe 3.0. The newer standard on the L40S permits higher host transfer rates when data movement is required.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 2070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 2070 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 2070?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40S and RTX 2070 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 2070?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 2070 uses Turing (2018). The L40S delivers 12.1x the dense FP16 throughput (362.05 vs 29.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.
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