Specifications Compared
| Spec | L40 | RTX-A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 10,752 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | 336 |
| FP16 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 90.5 TFLOPS | 38.7 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Performance | 724 TOPS | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The L40's 90.5 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32 outperforms the A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS by 134 percent, accelerating matrix multiplications central to deep learning. This gap translates to faster model training times: large neural networks complete epochs over twice as quickly on the L40. Inference workloads similarly benefit, handling more queries per second in FP16 precision.
Memory bandwidth of 864 GB/s on the L40 exceeds the A6000's 768 GB/s by 12.5 percent, enabling larger batch sizes without bottlenecks. During training, higher bandwidth reduces data loading delays for datasets exceeding 48 GB VRAM capacity. Inference at scale profits from quicker tensor movements, supporting bigger concurrent requests.
Both share 300W TDP, but the L40's Ada Lovelace efficiency yields superior throughput per watt. The A6000 includes NVLink interconnect, aiding multi-GPU setups, while the L40 relies on PCIe for scaling.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
L40
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA L40S 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Wolverhampton | $0.55/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 RunPod | NVIDIA L40 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 8 vCPU 94GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.82/GPU/hr | |||
RunPod | NVIDIA L40S 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 16 vCPU 94GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.86/GPU/hr | |||
 Massed Compute | NVIDIA L40 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 14 vCPU 72GB RAM 625GB Storage | Iowa | $0.86/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Massed Compute | 2×NVIDIA L40 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 26 vCPU 144GB RAM 1250GB Storage | Iowa | $0.86/GPU/hr $1.72/hr total (2×) | Available |
RTX A6000
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TensorDock | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Chubbuck, Idaho | $0.40/GPU/hr | Available | ||
RunPod | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 9 vCPU 50GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.49/GPU/hr | |||
 Hyperstack | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 28 vCPU 58GB RAM 100GB Storage | Canada | $0.50/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Hyperstack | 2×NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 60 vCPU 116GB RAM 300GB Storage | Canada | $0.50/GPU/hr $1.00/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Massed Compute | NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB VRAM | 48GB | 6 vCPU 32GB RAM 256GB Storage | Iowa | $0.55/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the L40
The L40 excels in compute-bound machine learning tasks like training large language models. Its 90.5 TFLOPS FP16 performance halves training durations compared to the A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS. Higher 864 GB/s bandwidth supports massive batch sizes in memory-constrained environments.
Opt for the L40 in modern cloud workflows demanding Ada Lovelace features, such as advanced tensor cores, despite starting at $0.67 per hour.
When to Choose the RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 suits budget-conscious users with its lowest pricing at $0.25 per hour. NVLink interconnect enables efficient multi-GPU communication absent on the L40, ideal for distributed scientific simulations.
Choose the A6000 for legacy Ampere-optimized software or high-availability needs, given 54 live offers versus 14 for the L40.
Use Cases
The L40's 90.5 TFLOPS FP16 vastly outperforms the A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS, reducing training times for billion-parameter models. Higher 864 GB/s bandwidth handles large datasets efficiently.
L40 achieves 90.5 TFLOPS FP16 for faster token generation than A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS. Bandwidth advantage supports higher throughput in production serving.
90.5 TFLOPS FP32 on L40 accelerates gradient computations over A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS. 48 GB VRAM suits both, but L40 finishes iterations quicker.
Both offer 48 GB VRAM for high-resolution generation. L40 provides faster 90.5 TFLOPS renders, but A6000's $0.25 per hour suits experimentation.
A6000's NVLink enables seamless multi-GPU scaling for simulations. Lower starting price of $0.25 per hour fits extensive compute runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance: L40 or RTX A6000?▾
The L40 achieves 90.5 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the RTX A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS. This advantage speeds up general-purpose floating-point workloads by 134 percent.
Do L40 and RTX A6000 have the same VRAM?▾
Both provide 48 GB GDDR6 VRAM. This capacity supports large models without offloading, though L40's 864 GB/s bandwidth outperforms A6000's 768 GB/s.
What is the price difference between L40 and RTX A6000 in the cloud?▾
L40 starts at $0.67 per hour with an average of $0.89 per hour across 14 offers. RTX A6000 begins at $0.25 per hour, averaging $1.10 per hour across 54 offers.
Does RTX A6000 support NVLink?▾
The RTX A6000 includes NVLink interconnect for multi-GPU setups. The L40 uses PCIe without native NVLink, limiting certain distributed configurations.
Which is newer: L40 architecture or RTX A6000?▾
L40 uses Ada Lovelace from 2023, succeeding the RTX A6000's Ampere from 2020. Ada improvements yield 90.5 TFLOPS versus 38.7 TFLOPS.
Are L40 and RTX A6000 power-efficient?▾
Both consume 300W TDP. L40 delivers higher efficiency with 90.5 TFLOPS per 300W, compared to A6000's 38.7 TFLOPS per 300W.
Which is cheaper to rent, the L40 or the RTX A6000?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the L40 and RTX A6000 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the L40 have compared to the RTX A6000?▾
The L40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find L40 and RTX A6000 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the L40 and the RTX A6000?▾
The L40 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere (2020). The L40 delivers 2.3x the FP16 throughput and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX A6000.