L2
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,467
MSRP
$2000
AVG Price
$1500
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
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Performance Per Dollar L2
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for L2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Path of Exile 2
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of L2 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD102), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 11776 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 368 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 59.35 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2520 MHz from a base of 1440 MHz.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,467 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 11776 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 368 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 128 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2520 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1440 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 59.35 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 927.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #189 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L2 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12_2— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_2 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.9 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 275 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 69mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,500 (MSRP: $2000), the L2 delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #189 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | L2 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $1500 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #189 |
| Release Date | November 16 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
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