L4
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
10,153
MSRP
$2345
AVG Price
$1800
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
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Performance Per Dollar L4
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for L4 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of L4 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The L4 scores 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD104), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 7424 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 80 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 30.29 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2040 MHz from a base of 795 MHz.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 10,153 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 7424 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 80 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2040 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 795 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 30.29 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 489.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 35,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #259 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L4 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 12.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SR-IOV |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| None PortsNumber of None display connectors | 0x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 169mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 270g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 72 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 169mm |
| Card Height | 69mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 270g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,800 (MSRP: $2345), the L4 delivers 6 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #259 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | L4 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $2345 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $1800 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #259 |
| Release Date | March 21 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
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