L40S vs TITAN V

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.

L40S vs TITAN V FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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L40S vs TITAN V: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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150.1% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$2,999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,501 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 150.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.7 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

TITAN V is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (20,077 vs 20,023), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

L40S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 142 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

TITAN V makes the most sense to buy today. It is $4,501 cheaper on MSRP at $2,999 vs $7,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 150.8% (6.7 vs 2.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, TITAN V is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, L40S has the stronger long-term case.

L40S vs TITAN V Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

The L40S scores 20,023 and the TITAN V reaches 20,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L40S is built on Ada Lovelace while the TITAN V uses Volta, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (L40S) vs 5,120 (TITAN V). Raw compute: 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
G3D Mark Score	20,023	20,077
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Volta
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	18176+255%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	91.61 TFLOPS+515%	14.9 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+73%	1455 MHz
ROPs	192+100%	96
TMUs	568+78%	320
L1 Cache	17.8 MB+137%	7.5 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+967%	4.5 MB
Tensor Cores	568	640+13%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The L40S has 48 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN V carries 12 GB. L40S gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40S) vs 653 GB/s (TITAN V) — a 47% advantage for the L40S. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the L40S and 3072-bit on the TITAN V. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L40S) vs 4.5 MB (TITAN V) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+300%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/s+47%	653 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	3072-bit+700%
L2 Cache	48 MB+967%	4.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (L40S) vs 12.1 (TITAN V). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40S) vs NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V).

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The L40S draws 300W versus the TITAN V's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The TITAN V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (L40S) vs 600W (TITAN V). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
TDP	300W	250W-17%
Recommended PSU	800W	600W-25%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	66.7	80.3+20%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the L40S came in at $7500, while the TITAN V launched at $2999. On MSRP, TITAN V was 60% cheaper ($4501 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (L40S) vs 6.7 (TITAN V) — the TITAN V offers 148.1% better value. The newer card here is L40S (2022 vs 2017).

Feature	L40S	TITAN V
MSRP	$7500	$2999-60%
Performance per Dollar	2.7	6.7+148%
Codename	AD102	GV100
Release	October 13 2022	December 7 2017
Ranking	#76	#109

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