GeForce RTX 4080
L40
GeForce RTX 4080 vs L40 Performance Spectrum
About G3D Mark
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.
GeForce RTX 4080 vs L40 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs L40: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce RTX 4080
2022Why buy it
- ✅Costs $29,801 less on MSRP ($1,199 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 2631.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.7 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌16.1% longer card at 310mm vs 267mm.
L40
2022Why buy it
- ✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).
- ✅Measures 267mm instead of 310mm, a 43mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌GeForce RTX 4080 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
- ❌2485.5% HIGHER MSRP$31,000 MSRPvs$1,199 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs L40 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.
L40
The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 scores 34,445 versus the L40's 32,601 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 142 (L40) with 304 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34,445+6% | 32,601 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 9728 | 18176+87% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 48.74 TFLOPS | 90.52 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 2505 MHz | 2490 MHz |
| ROPs | 112 | 192+71% |
| TMUs | 304 | 568+87% |
| L1 Cache | 9.5 MB | 17.8 MB+87% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76 | 142+87% |
| Tensor Cores | 304 | 568+87% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4080 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The L40 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The L40 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB of VRAM, while the L40 carries 48 GB. L40 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 30.4% advantage for the L40. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 and 384-bit on the L40. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s | 960 GB/s+30% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the L40's 300W — a 6.5% difference. The L40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 310mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 300W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 750W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 310mm | 267mm |
| Height | 140mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 107.6 | 108.7+1% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 4080 came in at $1199, while the L40 launched at $31000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4080 was 96.1% cheaper ($29801 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 4080 offers 2509.1% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199-96% | $31000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.7+2509% | 1.1 |
| Codename | AD103 | AD102 |
| Release | September 20 2022 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #7 | #61 |
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