Radeon PRO W6800 vs L40S
Radeon PRO W6800
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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 Radeon PRO W6800
Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,249 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 237.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+237.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($2,249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon PRO W6800 and L40S
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
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 Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 142 (L40S) vs 568.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270+1% | 20,023 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 18176+373% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+414% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz | 2520 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 240 | 568+137% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 17.8 MB+2273% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 142+137% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 66.7% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB | 48 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 960 GB/s+67% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the L40S's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon PRO W6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1+22% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The Radeon PRO W6800 costs 70% less ($5251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the Radeon PRO W6800 offers 233.3% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249-70% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249-70% | $7500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0+233% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD102 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #74 | #76 |
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