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TITAN V
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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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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L40S uses modern memory architecture. The L40S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN V lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN V is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L40S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Volta) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN V offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,045 versus $7,500 for the L40S, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 619.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+619.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,045) | ⚠️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 V and L40S
TITAN V
The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.
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 V scores 20,077 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN V is built on Volta while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (TITAN V) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1455 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,077 | 20,023 |
| Architecture | Volta | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 18176+255% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.9 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+515% |
| Boost Clock | 1455 MHz | 2520 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 320 | 568+78% |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB | 17.8 MB+137% |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB | 48 MB+967% |
| Tensor Cores | 640+13% | 568 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN V 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: 653 GB/s (TITAN V) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 47% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 3072-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4.5 MB (TITAN V) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 653 GB/s | 960 GB/s+47% |
| Bus Width | 3072-bit+700% | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB | 48 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (TITAN V) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN V draws 250W versus the L40S's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The TITAN V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN V) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-25% | 800W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3+20% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The TITAN V launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $1045, while the L40S launched at $7500 and now averages $7500. The TITAN V costs 86.1% less ($6455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (TITAN V) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the TITAN V offers 611.1% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN V | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999-60% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1045-86% | $7500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.2+611% | 2.7 |
| Codename | GV100 | AD102 |
| Release | December 7 2017 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #109 | #76 |
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