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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅+8.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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3344.4% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$900 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,100 less on MSRP ($900 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3065.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 300W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (29,964 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

L40

2022

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+8.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,100 less on MSRP ($900 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3065.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 300W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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3344.4% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$900 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (29,964 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 32,601 vs 29,964 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer L40 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

L40 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 8.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

L40 is about 3344.4% more expensive on MSRP at $31,000 MSRP versus $900 MSRP, and you are getting 8.8% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, L40 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $900 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, L40 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

L40 Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	281 FPS	132 FPS
medium	252 FPS	113 FPS
high	207 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	106 FPS
medium	211 FPS	88 FPS
high	152 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	47 FPS
medium	97 FPS	41 FPS
high	66 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	525 FPS	256 FPS
medium	407 FPS	215 FPS
high	310 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	195 FPS
medium	351 FPS	161 FPS
high	273 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	233 FPS	113 FPS
medium	183 FPS	96 FPS
high	162 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	999 FPS	745 FPS
medium	999 FPS	615 FPS
high	978 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	734 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	970 FPS	590 FPS
medium	880 FPS	484 FPS
high	734 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	569 FPS	388 FPS
medium	493 FPS	312 FPS
high	437 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	202 FPS

Open L40 Open Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	492 FPS	259 FPS
medium	430 FPS	225 FPS
high	383 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	198 FPS
medium	311 FPS	176 FPS
high	273 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	114 FPS
medium	197 FPS	96 FPS
high	156 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of L40 and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the L40 scores 32,601 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the L40 leads by 8.8%. The L40 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 90.52 TFLOPS (L40) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2490 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 568 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	32,601+9%	29,964
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	18176+610%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	90.52 TFLOPS+1033%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2490 MHz+60%	1560 MHz
ROPs	192+200%	64
TMUs	568+255%	160
L1 Cache	17.8 MB+612%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+2300%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	142+255%	40
Tensor Cores	568+78%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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.The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The L40 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L40) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+500%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+2300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The L40 draws 300W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (L40) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	L40	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP	300W	110W-63%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.7	272.4+151%

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Value Analysis

The L40 launched at $31000 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) costs 97.1% less ($30100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.1 (L40) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 2927.3% better value. The L40 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).