GPU comparison
NVIDIA L40S vs NVIDIA RTX 5090
NVIDIA L40S
NVIDIA
48 GB VRAM
GDDR6
NVIDIA RTX 5090
NVIDIA
32 GB VRAM
GDDR7
| Dimension | NVIDIA L40S | NVIDIA RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest on-demand | $1.00/GPU-hr | $0.620/GPU-hr ✔ |
| VRAM | 48 GB ✔ | 32 GB |
| FP16 throughput | 362 TFLOPS | 419 TFLOPS ✔ |
| Providers | 3 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
NVIDIA L40S vs NVIDIA RTX 5090: which is cheaper?
The comparison table marks the winner on each dimension. A green highlight means that side wins on price or capacity for that row.
Should I choose NVIDIA L40S or NVIDIA RTX 5090?
It depends on your workload. Review the per-dimension winners above against your own priorities: price, region coverage, capacity, and availability.
What is the difference between NVIDIA L40S and NVIDIA RTX 5090?
The table breaks down NVIDIA L40S and NVIDIA RTX 5090 row by row on price, specs, and coverage so you can see exactly where they diverge.
Is NVIDIA L40S better than NVIDIA RTX 5090 for AI workloads?
Match the winning dimensions above to your workload. For training, weigh price and capacity; for inference, weigh latency, region coverage, and throughput.
NVIDIA L40S vs NVIDIA RTX 5090: which has wider coverage?
The coverage rows compare how broadly NVIDIA L40S and NVIDIA RTX 5090 operate. Pick the one with capacity in the regions closest to your users.
Can I switch from NVIDIA L40S to NVIDIA RTX 5090?
In most cases yes, though migration effort varies by product. Compare pricing and coverage above to decide whether switching is worth it for your usage.