NVIDIA A40 vs NVIDIA L40S

A side-by-side comparison of specs, capabilities, and use cases.

By Eruo Fredoline·Last updated Jun 12, 2026·NVIDIA A40·NVIDIA L40S
SpecNVIDIA A40NVIDIA L40S
VRAM48 GB48 GB
Vendornvidianvidia
Tierworkstationworkstation
Power draw300 W350 W
Released20202023
Street price
CUDAYesYes
ROCmNoNo
Metal / MLXNoNo

Frequently asked

Which is better, NVIDIA A40 or NVIDIA L40S?

Neither is universally better — pick based on your specific need. NVIDIA A40 suits some workloads, NVIDIA L40S suits others. The spec table above shows where each wins.

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