L40S vs RTX 5070 Ti

Ada LovelacevsBlackwellUpdated 35 days ago

The L40S emerges as the winner for most cloud AI workloads due to its 48 GB VRAM versus 12 GB, 362 TFLOPS FP16 against 40.6 TFLOPS, and 864 GB/s bandwidth over 448 GB/s. These specs enable larger models and faster training, outweighing the RTX 5070 Ti's lower $0.19/hr average cost for high-throughput needs.

L40S from $0.55/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecL40SRTX-5070
TDP350W250W
VRAM48 GB12 GB
CUDA Cores18,1766,144
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Form FactorsPCIePCIe
InterconnectPCIe 4.0
Tensor Cores568192
FP8 Performance724 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance362 TFLOPS40.6 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance91 TFLOPS40.6 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1.4 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance724 TOPS650 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth864 GB/s448 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The L40S FP16 performance reaches 362 TFLOPS, dwarfing the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS: this disparity accelerates machine learning training and inference, where FP16 precision dominates for tensor operations. The L40S FP32 rate of 91 TFLOPS also surpasses the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.6 TFLOPS, aiding general compute tasks. In real-world terms, the L40S 48 GB VRAM supports batch sizes for models exceeding 12 GB, preventing out-of-memory errors in training large neural networks. Its 864 GB/s bandwidth doubles the RTX 5070 Ti's 448 GB/s, enabling faster data loading and larger effective batch sizes during inference. The L40S higher TDP of 350W versus 250W reflects sustained datacenter performance, while the RTX 5070 Ti balances efficiency for intermittent workloads.

Live Cloud Pricing

Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.

L40S

ProviderGPU ModelVRAMHost SpecsRegionPriceStatusAction
TensorDock
TensorDock
NVIDIA L40S
48GB VRAM
$0.55/GPU/hr
Available
RunPod
RunPod
NVIDIA L40S
48GB VRAM
$0.86/GPU/hr
Massed Compute
Massed Compute
4×NVIDIA L40S
48GB VRAM
$0.88/GPU/hr
$3.52/hr total (4×)
Available
Massed Compute
Massed Compute
2×NVIDIA L40S
48GB VRAM
$0.88/GPU/hr
$1.76/hr total (2×)
Available
Massed Compute
Massed Compute
NVIDIA L40S
48GB VRAM
$0.88/GPU/hr
Available

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When to Choose the L40S

Select the L40S for memory-intensive tasks like training large language models requiring over 12 GB VRAM. Its 48 GB capacity and 864 GB/s bandwidth handle massive datasets without fragmentation. Datacenter users benefit from 362 TFLOPS FP16 for rapid iterations in FP8-optimized inference at 724 TFLOPS.

When to Choose the RTX 5070 Ti

Choose the RTX 5070 Ti for cost-sensitive applications such as lightweight inference or gaming in the cloud. At $0.10/hr starting price, it delivers 40.6 TFLOPS FP16 efficiently on 250W TDP. Smaller 12 GB VRAM suits models under that threshold with 448 GB/s bandwidth.

Use Cases

LLM Training
L40S

L40S 48 GB VRAM supports large models; 362 TFLOPS FP16 accelerates training cycles.

LLM Inference
L40S

L40S 724 TFLOPS FP8 and 864 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving; 48 GB handles bigger batches.

Fine-tuning
L40S

L40S 91 TFLOPS FP32 and ample VRAM fit parameter-heavy fine-tuning; outperforms RTX 5070 Ti 40.6 TFLOPS.

Stable Diffusion
Either

RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB VRAM suffices for standard resolutions at low cost; L40S 48 GB excels in high-res batch generation.

Scientific Computing
L40S

L40S 362 TFLOPS FP16 and PCIe 4.0 suit simulations; higher bandwidth aids data-parallel tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM: L40S or RTX 5070 Ti?

The L40S provides 48 GB GDDR6X VRAM. The RTX 5070 Ti offers 12 GB GDDR7. This makes L40S better for large models.

How do FP16 performances compare between L40S and RTX 5070 Ti?

L40S achieves 362 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 5070 Ti reaches 40.6 TFLOPS. The gap favors L40S in AI training.

What are the cloud pricing differences for these GPUs?

L40S starts at $0.40/hr, averaging $1.21/hr over 23 offers. RTX 5070 Ti begins at $0.10/hr, averaging $0.19/hr across 2 offers.

Does RTX 5070 Ti have higher memory bandwidth than L40S?

No. L40S delivers 864 GB/s. RTX 5070 Ti provides 448 GB/s. Higher bandwidth on L40S boosts data throughput.

Which GPU uses less power?

RTX 5070 Ti has 250W TDP. L40S requires 350W. Lower TDP makes RTX 5070 Ti more efficient for light loads.

What architectures do L40S and RTX 5070 Ti use?

L40S employs Ada Lovelace from 2023. RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell from 2025. Newer architecture gives RTX 5070 Ti potential future optimizations.

Which is cheaper to rent, the L40S or the RTX 5070?

Cloud rental prices for both the L40S and RTX 5070 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 L40S have compared to the RTX 5070?

The L40S has 48 GB of GDDR6X memory. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Can I find L40S and RTX 5070 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 L40S and the RTX 5070?

The L40S uses the Ada Lovelace architecture (2023) while the RTX 5070 uses Blackwell (2025). The L40S delivers 8.9x the FP16 throughput and 1.9x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5070.