Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 250W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 12,800 |
| 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 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TFLOPS | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 1,466 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
FP32 throughput measures 91.6 TFLOPS on the L40S against 65.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. FP8 performance with sparsity reaches 1,466 TFLOPS on the L40S against 1,044.4 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. The L40S also lists FP16 dense at 362.05 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity at 733 TFLOPS while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation leaves FP16 unpublished. Higher memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40S versus 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports larger batch sizes during training and inference workloads.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | Slovenia, SI | 1 | $0.80 | — | Deploy |
| Massed Compute | us-central-3 | 4 | $0.97 | $3.88 | Deploy |
| RunPod | global | 1 | $1.09 | — | Deploy |
| QuantaCloud | us-midwest-2 | 4 | $1.09 | $4.36 | Deploy |
| Ori | lille-4 | 1 | $1.55 | — | Deploy |
6 providers in stock, 20 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All L40S offers, price history and alerts
RTX 5000 Ada
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S suits workloads that require 48 GB of memory and 864 GB/s bandwidth. FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity at 1,466 TFLOPS favor the L40S for large model training sessions.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation suits power constrained environments with its 250 W TDP. FP32 performance of 65.3 TFLOPS combined with 32 GB memory fits medium scale inference tasks.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB memory and 864 GB/s bandwidth that exceed the RTX 5000 Ada Generation values.
FP8 with sparsity at 1,466 TFLOPS on the L40S exceeds 1,044.4 TFLOPS on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation.
Higher FP32 at 91.6 TFLOPS and larger memory capacity on the L40S support fine tuning of bigger models.
Both cards share the same architecture and PCIe interconnect while memory differences remain secondary for this task.
The L40S delivers 91.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 350 W TDP that align with compute intensive scientific workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory configurations distinguish the L40S from the RTX 5000 Ada Generation?▾
The L40S provides 48 GB GDDR6 while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation provides 32 GB GDDR6. Memory bandwidth stands at 864 GB/s versus 576 GB/s.
How do FP32 figures compare between these two GPUs?▾
The L40S reaches 91.6 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 65.3 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU offers higher sparse tensor performance?▾
The L40S lists FP8 with sparsity at 1,466 TFLOPS. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation lists FP8 with sparsity at 1,044.4 TFLOPS.
Do both GPUs use the same interconnect?▾
Both the L40S and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation use PCIe 4.0 interconnect in PCIe form factors.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The L40S operates at 350 W TDP. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation operates at 250 W TDP.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40S and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the L40S has 1.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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How this page is made
- Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the L40S and the RTX 5000 Ada. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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