A40 vs L40
The A40 offers 48GB GDDR6 with Ampere, while the L40 provides 48GB with Ada Lovelace for higher performance. Choose A40 for lower cost, L40 for newer architecture.
Overview
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Nvidia A40
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Nvidia L40
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| Summary | Data center GPU for large-batch inference and professional visualization. | Data center GPU for combined AI inference and visualization. |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Memory | 48GB GDDR6 | 48GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 696 GB/s | 864 GB/s |
| Performance | 150 TFLOPS (FP16) | 181 TFLOPS (FP16) |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 | Q4 2022 |
| Performance Segment | Mid-Range | High Performance |
| Datasheet | Link | Link |
Price comparison
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Each provider appears once per GPU, ranked on three things in order:
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- Price: the lowest hourly price a provider charges for a single one of that GPU, with other currencies converted to USD first.
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A40 Pricing
For smaller projects, the A40 is available around $0.44/hr per GPU (on-demand). This tier offers a 78% discount compared to the higher end of the market ($2.05/hr).
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L40 Pricing
Listings for the L40 reach $1.64/hr, often reflecting a premium for high availability. However, you might be able to find available instances from as low as $0.45/hr per GPU (on-demand). Spot instances start lower, at $0.43/hr per GPU.
Vast.ai
Our sponsor
6 configs · 1x-2x
$0.45
On-Demand
GPU.ai
In stock
4 configs · 1x-8x
$0.69
On-Demand
Runpod
In stock
6 configs · 1x-8x
$0.69
On-Demand
Thunder Compute
In stock
4 configs · 1x-8x
$0.79
On-Demand
Massed Compute
In stock
6 configs · 1x-4x
$0.86
On-Demand
Runcrate
In stock
1 config · 1x
$0.97
On-Demand
Sesterce
In stock
7 configs · 1x-8x
$0.97
On-Demand
Spheron
In stock
11 configs · 1x-8x
$1.06
On-Demand
Vast.ai
Our sponsor
2 configs · 1x-2x
$0.45
On-Demand
GPU.ai
In stock
4 configs · 1x-8x
$0.69
On-Demand
Runpod
In stock
5 configs · 1x-4x
$0.69
On-Demand
Thunder Compute
In stock
4 configs · 1x-8x
$0.79
On-Demand
Massed Compute
In stock
3 configs · 1x-4x
$0.86
On-Demand
Runcrate
In stock
1 config · 1x
$0.97
On-Demand
Sesterce
In stock
7 configs · 1x-8x
$0.97
On-Demand
Spheron
In stock
8 configs · 1x-8x
$1.06
On-Demand
Heads up: We do our best to keep these specs & prices accurate. However, cloud costs may fluctuate based on region, usage, and other factors not listed here. These are estimates based on common setups and are for informational purposes only. Always verify current rates & exact specs with the provider before provisioning.
Alternative GPUs
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Our data for Nvidia A40 was last updated on Aug. 20, 2026, and for Nvidia L40 on Aug. 20, 2026.