L40 vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

241%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

226%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

223%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

219%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

157%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

151%

#53

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

138%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

108%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

104%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10.2%)
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 (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of L40 and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

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 Mobile

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,929 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the L40 scores 32,601 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 35,929 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile leads by 10.2%. The L40 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 90.52 TFLOPS (L40) vs 35.27 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 2490 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40) vs 82 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) with 568 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
G3D Mark Score	32,601	35,929+10%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	18176+73%	10496
Compute (TFLOPS)	90.52 TFLOPS+157%	35.27 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2490 MHz+48%	1680 MHz
ROPs	192+71%	112
TMUs	568+73%	328
L1 Cache	17.8 MB+73%	10.3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+50%	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	142+73%	82
Tensor Cores	568+73%	328

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile has 24 GB. The L40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — a 6.7% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L40) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+100%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/s	1024 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+50%	64 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile).

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The L40 draws 300W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 95W — a 103.8% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (L40) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	L40	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
TDP	300W	95W-68%
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-6%	85
Perf/Watt	108.7	378.2+248%