G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 175W.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 175W instead of 300W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

L40S

2022

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 175W instead of 300W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 175W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU better than L40S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,023 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, plus much lower power draw (175W vs 300W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

L40S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $7,500 MSRP. RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $7,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (175W vs 300W), and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Is L40S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L40S is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $7,500 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

L40S Benchmark Check

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	287 FPS	226 FPS
medium	256 FPS	198 FPS
high	216 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	118 FPS
1440p
low	256 FPS	202 FPS
medium	214 FPS	168 FPS
high	158 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	106 FPS
medium	98 FPS	89 FPS
high	68 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	784 FPS	572 FPS
medium	629 FPS	479 FPS
high	478 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	326 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	479 FPS
medium	528 FPS	406 FPS
high	411 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	271 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	279 FPS
medium	273 FPS	244 FPS
high	240 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	901 FPS	914 FPS
medium	721 FPS	731 FPS
high	601 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	676 FPS	686 FPS
medium	541 FPS	548 FPS
high	451 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	451 FPS	457 FPS
medium	360 FPS	366 FPS
high	300 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	483 FPS	408 FPS
medium	422 FPS	357 FPS
high	376 FPS	312 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	261 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	295 FPS
medium	312 FPS	263 FPS
high	274 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	224 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	167 FPS
high	153 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	102 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of L40S and RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points.

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Graphics Performance

The L40S scores 20,023 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L40S is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 18,176 (L40S) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (L40S) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 568 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,023	20,312+1%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	18176+42%	12800
Compute (TFLOPS)	91.61 TFLOPS+40%	65.28 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2550 MHz+1%
ROPs	192+9%	176
TMUs	568+42%	400
L1 Cache	17.8 MB+42%	12.5 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	142+42%	100
Tensor Cores	568+42%	400

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L40S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The L40S comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 16 GB. The L40S offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (L40S) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 66.7% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L40S) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+200%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/s+67%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (L40S) vs 12.2 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L40S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The L40S draws 300W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 175W — a 52.6% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (L40S) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	L40S	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
TDP	300W	175W-42%
Recommended PSU	800W	650W-19%
Power Connector	16-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	66.7	116.1+74%