RTX A4000 vs L40S
RTX A4000
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000
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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (48 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,111 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 556.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+556.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,111) | ⚠️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 RTX A4000 and L40S
RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.
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 RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 142 (L40S) with 192 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463 | 20,023+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 18176+196% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+378% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2520 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 192 | 568+196% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 17.8 MB+197% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 142+196% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 568+196% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | 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)
The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 114.3% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s+114% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | 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: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the L40S's 300W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-53% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0+108% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The RTX A4000 costs 85.2% less ($6389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the RTX A4000 offers 548.1% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111-85% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111-85% | $7500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.5+548% | 2.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | AD102 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #85 | #76 |
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