L40 vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
L40
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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar L40
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell.
| Insight | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) |
| 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 (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $4,799 versus $8,174 for the L40, it costs 41% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 61.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,174) | ✅More affordable ($4,799) |
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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.
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L40 scores 32,601 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 30,968 — the L40 leads by 5.3%. The L40 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40) vs 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 90.52 TFLOPS (L40) vs 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2490 MHz vs 2377 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40) vs 110 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) with 568 Tensor cores vs 440.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 32,601+5% | 30,968 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+29% | 14080 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 90.52 TFLOPS+35% | 66.94 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2490 MHz+5% | 2377 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+9% | 176 |
| TMUs | 568+29% | 440 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+29% | 13.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+29% | 110 |
| Tensor Cores | 568+29% | 440 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 48 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — a 6.7% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell).
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40 draws 300W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 300W — a 0% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (L40) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.7+5% | 103.2 |
Value Analysis
The L40 launched at $31000 MSRP and currently averages $8174, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 and now averages $4799. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell costs 41.3% less ($3375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (L40) vs 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 62.5% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31000 | $6999-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8174 | $4799-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 6.5+63% |
| Codename | AD102 | GB202 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #61 | #13 |
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