TITAN RTX vs L40S
TITAN RTX
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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 TITAN RTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,203.96 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 525.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+525.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,203.96) | ⚠️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 TITAN RTX and L40S
TITAN RTX
The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.
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 TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 142 (L40S) with 576 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 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 | TITAN RTX | 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 TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 42.9% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 48 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 960 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the L40S's 300W — a 6.9% difference. The TITAN RTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W-7% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8+8% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The TITAN RTX costs 83.9% less ($6296 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the TITAN RTX offers 518.5% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499-67% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96-84% | $7500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+519% | 2.7 |
| Codename | TU102 | AD102 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #91 | #76 |
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