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L40S
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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (260mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2084.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2084.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,500) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 L40S and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
L40S
The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The L40S scores 20,023 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB reaches 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L40S is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40S) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 568 Tensor cores.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,023 | 20,352+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+788% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 91.61 TFLOPS+257% | 25.64 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz | 3130 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 192+200% | 64 |
| TMUs | 568+344% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+344% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L40S comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has 16 GB. The L40S offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40S) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 200% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L40S) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+200% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+200% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40S) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40S) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40S draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (L40S) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 160W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 800W | 550W-31% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 260mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 78-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7 | 127.2+91% |
Value Analysis
The L40S launched at $7500 MSRP and currently averages $7500, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 95.3% less ($7151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (L40S) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 2059.3% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7500 | $349-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7500 | $349-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 58.3+2059% |
| Codename | AD102 | Navi 44 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #76 | #77 |
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