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L40
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar L40
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.4% 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 4060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+87.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the L40 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 L40 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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.
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L40 scores 32,601 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the L40 leads by 87.4%. The L40 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 90.52 TFLOPS (L40) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2490 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 568 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 32,601+87% | 17,400 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+318% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 90.52 TFLOPS+310% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2490 MHz | 2535 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 192+300% | 48 |
| TMUs | 568+318% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+314% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+318% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 568+318% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L40 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 275% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L40) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+275% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (L40) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 160W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.7 | 108.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8174 | — |
| Codename | AD102 | AD106 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #61 | #59 |
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