Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40S | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 145W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 3,840 |
| FP8 (dense) | 733 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 362.05 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 733 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.4 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| 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. The RTX 5060 Ti delivers FP32 performance of 19.2 TFLOPS with FP16 not published by the vendor. The FP16 dense to FP32 ratio on the L40S reaches approximately four times and supports larger batch sizes during training or inference when memory bandwidth of 864 GB per second is available. The RTX 5060 Ti provides FP4 with sparsity of 614 TFLOPS yet lacks published FP16 dense figures so direct dense FP16 comparison favors the L40S. Memory bandwidth of 864 GB per second on the L40S versus 448 GB per second on the RTX 5060 Ti influences maximum batch sizes in memory intensive tasks.
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 5060 Ti
1 provider in stock, 2 offers (cheapest per provider shown). All RTX 5060 Ti offers, price history and alerts
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When to Choose the L40S
The L40S variant with 48 GB GDDR6 memory suits workloads that require the full 48 GB capacity and FP16 dense throughput of 362.05 TFLOPS. Its 864 GB per second bandwidth and 350 W TDP support sustained operation in environments where memory volume exceeds 16 GB.
When to Choose the RTX 5060 Ti
Its FP4 with sparsity of 614 TFLOPS provides an option when lower power draw is prioritized over memory capacity.
Use Cases
The L40S supplies 48 GB GDDR6 memory and FP16 dense performance of 362.05 TFLOPS which accommodate larger models than the 16 GB limit on the RTX 5060 Ti.
The L40S provides 48 GB capacity and 864 GB per second bandwidth that support higher throughput with dense FP16 figures of 362.05 TFLOPS.
The L40S offers 48 GB GDDR6 memory and FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS which handle fine tuning workloads exceeding 16 GB requirements.
The RTX 5060 Ti operates at 145 W TDP and delivers FP4 with sparsity of 614 TFLOPS within its 16 GB GDDR7 memory for lighter generation tasks.
The L40S supplies FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS and 864 GB per second bandwidth that benefit compute heavy scientific workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the TDP values compare?▾
The L40S operates at a TDP of 350 W and the RTX 5060 Ti operates at a TDP of 145 W.
Which GPU offers higher FP32 performance?▾
The L40S provides FP32 performance of 91.6 TFLOPS compared with 19.2 TFLOPS on the RTX 5060 Ti.
What interconnect does each model use?▾
The L40S uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect while the RTX 5060 Ti uses PCIe 5.0 interconnect.
How does memory bandwidth differ?▾
The L40S provides memory bandwidth of 864 GB per second and the RTX 5060 Ti provides memory bandwidth of 448 GB per second.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 5060 Ti?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 5060 Ti 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 5060 Ti?▾
The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find L40S and RTX 5060 Ti 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 5060 Ti?▾
The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell (2025). The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6 at 864 GB/s; the RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the L40S has 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060 Ti.
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