Quadro RTX 8000 vs L40S
Quadro RTX 8000
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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 Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 8000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The L40S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $7,500 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($7,500) |
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 Quadro RTX 8000 and L40S
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 142 (L40S) with 576 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 20,023 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 18176+294% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+462% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2520 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 288 | 568+97% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 17.8 MB+296% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 142+97% |
| Tensor Cores | 576+1% | 568 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 48 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 25% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 960 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the L40S's 300W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W-13% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6+15% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The L40S costs 25% less ($2499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the L40S offers 35% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $7500-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $7500-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 2.7+35% |
| Codename | TU102 | AD102 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #78 | #76 |
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