GeForce RTX 5090 D vs L40

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 L40

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

304%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

281%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

276%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

270%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

254%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

247%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

224%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

222%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

201%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

197%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

190%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

190%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

187%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

185%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

150%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+25.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 5090 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,999 versus $8,174 for the L40, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 415% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+415%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,999)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,174)

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 D Benchmark Check

L40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D and L40

GeForce RTX 5090 D

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 41,059 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 D scores 41,059 versus the L40's 32,601 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D leads by 25.9%. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 142 (L40) with 680 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
G3D Mark Score	41,059+26%	32,601
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	21760+20%	18176
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+16%	90.52 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2490 MHz+3%
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	680+20%	568
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+20%	17.8 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB	96 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+20%	142
Tensor Cores	680+20%	568

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 86.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D. Bus width: 512-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
VRAM Capacity	32 GB	48 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+87%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+33%	384-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB	96 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D) 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 5090 D	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC 8th Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 8th Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D draws 575W versus the L40's 300W — a 62.9% difference. The L40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D	L40
TDP	575W	300W-48%
Recommended PSU	1000W	750W-25%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	71.4	108.7+52%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D launched at $1999 MSRP, while the L40 launched at $31000 and now averages $8174. The GeForce RTX 5090 D is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).