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L40S
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600.
| Insight | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2384.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2384.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,500) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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 L40S and Radeon RX 7600
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 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L40S scores 20,023 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the L40S leads by 20.8%. The L40S is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40S) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 568 Tensor cores.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,023+21% | 16,581 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+788% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 91.61 TFLOPS+321% | 21.75 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz | 2655 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 192+200% | 64 |
| TMUs | 568+344% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+3460% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+344% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L40S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 7600 has 8 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40S) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 233.3% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L40S) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+233% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L40S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40S draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (L40S) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 165W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 800W | 550W-31% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7 | 100.5+51% |
Value Analysis
The L40S launched at $7500 MSRP and currently averages $7500, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 96.7% less ($7250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (L40S) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 2355.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L40S | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7500 | $269-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7500 | $250-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 66.3+2356% |
| Codename | AD102 | Navi 33 |
| Release | October 13 2022 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #76 | #118 |
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