Radeon RX 6700 XT vs L40S
Radeon RX 6700 XT
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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 Radeon RX 6700 XT
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 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6700 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $230 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3117.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3117.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($230) | ⚠️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 RX 6700 XT and L40S
Radeon RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.
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 RX 6700 XT scores 19,754 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 142 (L40S) vs 568.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,754 | 20,023+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 18176+610% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+593% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+2% | 2520 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 192+200% |
| TMUs | 160 | 568+255% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 17.8 MB+3460% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 142+255% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6700 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 150% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 960 GB/s+150% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 XT draws 230W versus the L40S's 300W — a 26.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W-23% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 85.9+29% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 XT launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $230, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The Radeon RX 6700 XT costs 96.9% less ($7270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 3081.5% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479-94% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $230-97% | $7500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.9+3081% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | AD102 |
| Release | March 3 2021 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #80 | #76 |
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