GeForce RTX 5080
L40
GeForce RTX 5080 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 5080 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 5080 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 5080
2025Why buy it
- ✅+10.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Costs $30,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 3319.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) 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.
- ❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.
- ❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.
L40
2022Why buy it
- ✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).
- ✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.
- ✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (32,601 vs 35,924).
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
- ❌GeForce RTX 5080 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
- ❌3003.1% HIGHER MSRP$31,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs L40 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.
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 5080 scores 35,924 versus the L40's 32,601 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 10.2%. The GeForce RTX 5080 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2617 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 142 (L40) with 336 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35,924+10% | 32,601 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752 | 18176+69% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 56.28 TFLOPS | 90.52 TFLOPS+61% |
| Boost Clock | 2617 MHz+5% | 2490 MHz |
| ROPs | 112 | 192+71% |
| TMUs | 336 | 568+69% |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB | 17.8 MB+70% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 142+69% |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 568+69% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5080 is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5080 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 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 4 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 4) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5080 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: 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 6.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5080 and 384-bit on the L40. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+7% | 960 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360W versus the L40's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The L40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 360W | 300W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 750W-12% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 16-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 99.8 | 108.7+9% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 5080 came in at $999, while the L40 launched at $31000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5080 was 96.8% cheaper ($30001 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.0 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 5080 offers 3172.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5080 (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999-97% | $31000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.0+3173% | 1.1 |
| Codename | GB203 | AD102 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #5 | #61 |
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