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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.
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Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Per Dollar RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L40S and RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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.
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points.
Graphics Performance
The L40S scores 20,023 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L40S is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 18,176 (L40S) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40S) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 568 Tensor cores vs 400.
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,023 | 20,312+1% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+42% | 12800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 91.61 TFLOPS+40% | 65.28 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz | 2550 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 192+9% | 176 |
| TMUs | 568+42% | 400 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+42% | 12.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 72 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+42% | 100 |
| Tensor Cores | 568+42% | 400 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The L40S comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 16 GB. The L40S offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40S) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 66.7% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L40S) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+200% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+67% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 72 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40S) vs 12.2 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (L40S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40S draws 300W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 175W — a 52.6% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (L40S) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 175W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 800W | 650W-19% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7 | 116.1+74% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40S | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7500 | — |
| Codename | AD102 | AD102 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | August 9 2023 |
| Ranking | #76 | #16 |
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