GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs L40S

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L40S

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

188%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

184%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

184%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

166%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

162%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

157%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

157%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

153%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

141%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

136%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

119%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

110%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

109%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

106%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

87%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

79%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

78%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

75%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

75%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

73%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

73%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

59%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L40S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2504.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2504.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,500)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and L40S

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 142 (L40S) with 384 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,023+3%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	18176+492%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+722%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2520 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	192+200%
TMUs	192	568+196%
L1 Cache	3 MB	17.8 MB+493%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	142+196%
Tensor Cores	384	568+48%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 93.5% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s	960 GB/s+94%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the L40S's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
TDP	250W-17%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	16-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.9+17%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 96.3% less ($7220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 2474.1% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).