L40 vs RTX PRO 6000
L40
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RTX PRO 6000
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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 6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 31.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L40.
| Insight | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-31.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+31.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX PRO 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $8,565 (vs $8,174), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 25.6% better value per dollar than the L40.
| Insight | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($8,174) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) |
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.
League of Legends
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L40 and RTX PRO 6000
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 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42,899 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L40 scores 32,601 versus the RTX PRO 6000's 42,899 — the RTX PRO 6000 leads by 31.6%. The L40 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 6000 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40) vs 24,064 (RTX PRO 6000). Raw compute: 90.52 TFLOPS (L40) vs 115.8 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000). Boost clocks: 2490 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40) vs 188 (RTX PRO 6000) with 568 Tensor cores vs 752.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 32,601 | 42,899+32% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176 | 24064+32% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 90.52 TFLOPS | 115.8 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 2490 MHz+3% | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+9% | 176 |
| TMUs | 568 | 752+32% |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB | 23.5 MB+32% |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 128 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142 | 188+32% |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 752+32% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L40) vs 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000) — the RTX PRO 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 128 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 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 6000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX PRO 6000).
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40 draws 300W versus the RTX PRO 6000's 600W — a 66.7% difference. The L40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (L40) vs 500W (RTX PRO 6000). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W-50% | 600W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.7+52% | 71.5 |
Value Analysis
The L40 launched at $31000 MSRP and currently averages $8174, while the RTX PRO 6000 launched at $8565 and now averages $8565. The L40 costs 4.6% less ($391 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (L40) vs 5.0 (RTX PRO 6000) — the RTX PRO 6000 offers 25% better value. The RTX PRO 6000 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40 | RTX PRO 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31000 | $8565-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8174-5% | $8565 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 5.0+25% |
| Codename | AD102 | GB202 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | 2025 |
| Ranking | #61 | #608 |
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