Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | RTX 4500 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 210W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 7,680 |
| FP8 (dense) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 362.05 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 733 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 39.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 432 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TFLOPS | 634 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The L40S delivers 362.05 TFLOPS of dense FP16 performance while the RTX 4500 Ada does not publish a dense FP16 figure. FP8 performance with sparsity reaches 1466 TFLOPS on the L40S against 634 TFLOPS on the RTX 4500 Ada. The doubled memory capacity of 48 GB versus 24 GB combined with 864 GB/s versus 432 GB/s bandwidth supports larger batch sizes during both training and inference phases. FP32 throughput of 91.6 TFLOPS versus 39.6 TFLOPS indicates the L40S sustains higher throughput in precision sensitive scientific computing tasks. TDP of 350 W versus 210 W reflects the power cost of these elevated compute and memory specifications.
Current On-Demand Offers
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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 | 2 | $1.99 | $3.98 | Deploy |
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RTX 4500 Ada
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S suits LLM training and large scale inference because its 48 GB memory and 864 GB/s bandwidth accommodate bigger models and batches than the 24 GB and 432 GB/s of the alternative. FP32 performance at 91.6 TFLOPS further supports scientific computing workloads that require sustained dense arithmetic throughput.
When to Choose the RTX 4500 Ada
The RTX 4500 Ada fits power limited installations and lighter inference tasks where 210 W TDP and 24 GB memory suffice. Its 39.6 TFLOPS FP32 rating handles moderate fine tuning jobs without exceeding thermal or power budgets of compact servers.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB memory and 91.6 TFLOPS FP32 that exceed the 24 GB and 39.6 TFLOPS of the RTX 4500 Ada.
Sparse FP8 performance of 1466 TFLOPS on the L40S surpasses 634 TFLOPS on the RTX 4500 Ada while 48 GB memory supports larger contexts.
Both cards share the Ada Lovelace architecture and PCIe 4.0 interconnect though the L40S offers twice the memory bandwidth.
The RTX 4500 Ada at 210 W TDP meets image generation demands with lower power draw than the 350 W L40S.
FP32 throughput of 91.6 TFLOPS on the L40S doubles the 39.6 TFLOPS rating of the RTX 4500 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4500 Ada?▾
The RTX 4500 Ada provides 432 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The L40S reaches 864 GB/s under the same GDDR6 specification.
Does the L40S list FP16 performance?▾
The L40S lists 362.05 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 733 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity. The RTX 4500 Ada does not publish FP16 figures.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The L40S carries a 350 W TDP rating. The RTX 4500 Ada carries a 210 W TDP rating.
Which GPU offers higher sparse FP8 performance?▾
The L40S offers 1466 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. The RTX 4500 Ada offers 634 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.
Are both GPUs PCIe based?▾
Both the L40S and RTX 4500 Ada use PCIe form factors with PCIe 4.0 interconnects.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 4500 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 4500 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 L40S have compared to the RTX 4500 Ada?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4500 Ada has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40S and RTX 4500 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 L40S and the RTX 4500 Ada?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 4500 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 4500 Ada has 24 GB of GDDR6 at 432 GB/s, so the L40S has 2.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4500 Ada.
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