Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
L40 has 8 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, A100 40GB delivers 1.7× higher FP16 throughput. L40 supports a broader range of models (624 vs 612 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| A100 40GB | L40 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 40 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.6 TB/s | 0.9 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 312 TFLOPS | 181 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| FP8 Support | No | Yes |
| FP4 Support | No | No |
Price / Performance
Based on cheapest single-GPU on-demand pricing. Lower $/TFLOP = better compute value; lower $/GB = better memory value.
| A100 40GB | L40 | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | $0.93✓ best | $0.99 |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | $0.0030✓ best | $0.0055 |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | $0.0232 | $0.0206✓ best |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
A100 40GB (612 models)
L40 (624 models)
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