L40
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
32,601
MSRP
$31000
AVG Price
$8174
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 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.
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Performance Per Dollar L40
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for L40 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of L40 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The L40 scores 32,601 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD102), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 18176 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 568 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 192 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 90.52 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2490 MHz from a base of 735 MHz.
| Specification | L40 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 32,601 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 18176 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 568 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 192 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2490 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 735 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 90.52 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,414 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #61 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L40 is equipped with 48 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 960 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | L40 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 48 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 960 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 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 | L40 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 12.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | MIG |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9.
| Specification | L40 |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors | 4x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L40 draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1050g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | L40 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 750W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 16-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1050g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $8,174 (MSRP: $31000), the L40 delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #61 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | L40 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $31000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $8174 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #61 |
| Release Date | October 13 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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