Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
A40 has 24 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, A40 delivers 1.2× higher FP16 throughput.
Specifications
| A40 | L4 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 48 GB | 24 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 0.7 TB/s | 0.3 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 150 TFLOPS | 121 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.
| A40 | L4 | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | $0.59 | $0.56✓ best |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | $0.0039✓ best | $0.0046 |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | $0.0123✓ best | $0.0233 |
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.
A40 (1000 models)
L4 (1000 models)
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