RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile vs L40
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
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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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Per Dollar L40
Why is RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile better than L40?
The battle between the professional mobile industrial RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile and the high-end industrial NVIDIA L40 reveals the distance between elite workstation portability and uncompromised data-center power. Both represent the absolute height of their respective platforms, with the NVIDIA L40 providing roughly 40-50% more raw compute muscle and featuring a massive 48GB of ECC memory.
Technically, the L40 wins on absolute memory scale and workstation reliability, featuring double the memory buffer of the 24GB Blackwell Mobile variant. While the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile utilizes the newest Blackwell architecture for incredible efficiency and AI throughput in a notebook, the L40 offers superior thermal stability for 24/7 mission-critical rendering and complex scientific datasets. Moving between these two is a choice between world-class mobile industrial power and stationary server-grade supremacy in 2026.
The NVIDIA L40 is the winner for data scientists and professional 3D artists who need uncompromised VRAM capacity and server-grade reliability. it is a world-class industrial tool. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the winner for users who priority elite industrial muscle and workstation-grade drivers in a portable package. for any rig requiring uncompromised memory scale and stationary muscle, the 48GB L40 is the clear and superior winner.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile and L40
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,929 points.
L40
The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile scores 35,929 versus the L40's 32,601 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile leads by 10.2%. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 35.27 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 82 RT cores (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 142 (L40) with 328 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35,929+10% | 32,601 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496 | 18176+73% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.27 TFLOPS | 90.52 TFLOPS+157% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 2490 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 112 | 192+71% |
| TMUs | 328 | 568+73% |
| L1 Cache | 10.3 MB | 17.8 MB+73% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | 142+73% |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | 568+73% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 6.7% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 48 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+7% | 960 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Blackwell) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Blackwell) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Blackwell) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile draws 95W versus the L40's 300W — a 103.8% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-68% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 378.2+248% | 108.7 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $31000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $8174 |
| Codename | GB203 | AD102 |
| Release | March 19 2025 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #106 | #61 |
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