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L4
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar L4
Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L4.
| Insight | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 283.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+283.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L4 and RTX A1000
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
RTX A1000
The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L4 scores 10,153 versus the RTX A1000's 10,814 — the RTX A1000 leads by 6.5%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A1000 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 2,304 (RTX A1000). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1462 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (L4) vs 18 (RTX A1000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,814+7% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+222% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+350% | 6.737 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+40% | 1462 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+233% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+226% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+233% | 18 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+233% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000).
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the RTX A1000's 50W — a 36.1% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (RTX A1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 169mm vs 163mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 50W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 169mm | 163mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0 | 216.3+53% |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the RTX A1000 launched at $749 and now averages $500. The RTX A1000 costs 72.2% less ($1300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 21.6 (RTX A1000) — the RTX A1000 offers 285.7% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | L4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | $749-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $500-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 21.6+286% |
| Codename | AD104 | GA107 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | April 16 2024 |
| Ranking | #259 | #251 |
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