L40 vs GeForce RTX 5090 D

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 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 Per Dollar

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

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

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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	L40	GeForce RTX 5090 D
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	L40	GeForce RTX 5090 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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