Unlock unparalleled multi-workload performance with the cutting-edge NVIDIA L40S GPU. Fusing potent AI computing capabilities with top-tier graphics and media acceleration, the L40S GPU is designed to drive the future of data center workloads. From generative AI and large language model (LLM) inference and training to 3D graphics, rendering, and video processing, the L40S GPU delivers a breakthrough experience across a spectrum of tasks.
Highlight - Universal Performance of NVIDIA L40S
| Tensor Performance | 1,466 TFLOPS |
| RT Core Performance | 212 TFLOPS |
| Single-Precision Performance | 91.6 TFLOPS |
Features of NVIDIA L40S
- Tensor Cores of the Fourth Generation: Experience accelerated AI and data science model training through hardware support for structural sparsity and optimized TF32 format, delivering immediate performance gains out of the box. Elevate graphics capabilities with DLSS, enhancing resolution upscaling for improved performance in selected applications.
- RT Cores of the Third Generation: Experience improved ray-tracing performance with enhanced throughput and concurrent raytracing and shading capabilities. Accelerate renders for product design, architecture, engineering, and construction workflows. Witness lifelike designs in action through hardware-accelerated motion blur and captivating real-time animations.
- CUDA Cores: Experience a substantial performance boost in workflows such as 3D model development and computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation, thanks to accelerated single-precision floating-point (FP32) throughput and enhanced power efficiency. Utilize advanced 16-bit math capabilities (BF16) for optimized performance in mixed-precision workloads.
- Transformer Engine: Experience a significant boost in AI performance and enhanced memory utilization for both training and inference with the transformative power of the Transformer Engine. Leveraging the Ada Lovelace fourth-generation Tensor Cores, this intelligent engine scans transformer architecture neural network layers, seamlessly recasting between FP8 and FP16 precisions. The result is faster AI performance, accelerating both training and inference processes.
- Efficiency and Security: Engineered for continuous 24/7 enterprise data center operations, the L40S GPU is meticulously optimized, designed, built, tested, and supported by NVIDIA to guarantee unparalleled performance, durability, and uptime. Compliant with the latest data center standards, the L40S GPU is Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Level 3 ready. It also incorporates secure boot technology with a root of trust, adding an extra layer of security to data centers.
- DLSS 3: Unlocking ultra-fast rendering and achieving smoother frame rates, the L40S GPU introduces NVIDIA DLSS 3. This cutting-edge frame-generation technology harnesses deep learning and the latest hardware innovations embedded in the Ada Lovelace architecture and the L40S GPU. This includes fourth-generation Tensor Cores and an Optical Flow Accelerator, working together to elevate rendering performance, increase frames per second (FPS), and notably reduce latency.
NVIDIA L40S GPU vs. A100 GPU vs. H100 GPU
The NVIDIA L40S GPU represents an enhanced iteration of the NVIDIA L40 GPU, originally crafted for data center graphics and extensive NVIDIA Omniverse simulation workloads. While Exxact servers equipped with the L40S GPU excel in handling these established tasks, they also exhibit remarkable capabilities in driving high-level AI training and inferencing. Let's delve into a comparison of its specifications with those of NVIDIA's A100 and H100 Tensor Core GPUs.
| A100 80GB SXM | NVIDIA L40S | H100 80GB SXM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Ampere | Ada Lovelace | Hopper |
| GPU Memory | 80GB HBM2e | 48GB GDDR6 | 80GB HBM3 |
| GPU Memory Bandwidth | 2039 GB/s | 864 GB/s | 3352 GB/s |
| L2 Cache | 40MB | 96MB | 50MB |
| FP64 | 9.7 TFLOPS | N/A | 33.5 TFLOPS |
| FP32 | 19.5 TFLOPS | 91.6 TFLOPS | 66.9 TFLOPS |
| RT Cores | N/A | 212 TFLOPS | N/A |
| TF32 Tensor Core | 312 TFLOPS | 366 TFLOPS | 989 TFLOPS |
| FP16/BF16 Tensor Core | 624 TFLOPS | 733 TFLOPS | 1979 TFLOPS |
| FP8 Tensor Core | N/A | 1466 TFLOPS | 3958 TFLOPS |
| INT8 Tensor Core | 1248 TOPS | 1466 TOPS | 3958 TOPS |
| Media Engine | 0 NVENC 5 NVDEC 5 NVJPEG | 0 NVENC 5 NVDEC 5 NVJPEG | 0 NVENC 7 NVDEC 7 NVJPEG |
| Power | Up to 400W | Up to 350W | Up to 700W |
| Form Factor | SXM4 - 8 GPU HGX | Dual Slot Width | SXM5 - 8 GPU HGX |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Advantages of NVIDIA L40S
- Enhanced General-Purpose Computing: The L40S GPU, boasting 4.5 times the FP32 and 18,176 CUDA cores in comparison to NVIDIA A100 GPUs, delivers significantly improved general-purpose performance. An Exxact server empowered by the L40S GPU achieves outstanding High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, empowering users to tackle workloads ranging from intricate molecular dynamics simulations like GROMACS and RELION to intensive AI training, and occasionally, a combination of both!
- Impressive AI Performance: The L40S GPU excels in its specialization, surpassing the A100 GPU with approximately 50 TFLOPS higher FP32 Tensor Core performance. While an Exxact server equipped with the L40S GPU may not quite match the performance of one featuring the new NVIDIA H100 GPU, the L40S GPU incorporates the NVIDIA Hopper architecture Transformer Engine and the capability to compute on FP8 and hybrid floating-point precision. This enables an eight L40S GPU configuration to achieve up to 1.7 times faster AI training and 1.5 times faster inference than the previous generation eight-NVIDIA HGX A100 GPU system. The L40S GPU is also an excellent choice for various AI workloads, including image processing, data aggregation, and generative AI.
- Cutting-Edge Graphics: Featuring 142 third-generation RT Cores and an industry-leading 48GBs of GDDR6 memory, the NVIDIA L40S GPU offers exceptional graphics performance. Equip an Exxact server solution with four or eight L40S GPUs to tackle high-polygon 3D models, run CFD simulations, render intricately textured ray-traced environments, and handle any other workloads demanding substantial data processing.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Installed as a mainstream accelerator through PCIe 4.0 in Exxact servers, the NVIDIA L40S GPU offers a user-friendly installation process with low entry barriers. Its remarkable performance makes it a standout choice for upgrades compared to other AI accelerators. Exxact's swift turnaround times enable the rapid delivery of solutions featuring L40S GPUs, making it an appealing option for research institutions and small to medium enterprise settings.
Multi-Workload Acceleration with NVIDIA L40S
Constructed upon the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the L40S GPU achieves revolutionary multi-workload acceleration, establishing itself as the most potent universal GPU for data center applications. The NVIDIA L40S GPU excels in accelerating LLM training and inference, generative AI, graphics, and video applications, catering to diverse computational requirements.
- Generative AI Advancements - Unleash innovative services, gain profound insights, and create original content: Harnessing next-generation AI, graphics, and media acceleration features, the L40S achieves an impressive up to 5X higher inference performance compared to the preceding NVIDIA A40 and 1.2X the performance of the NVIDIA HGX A100. With its groundbreaking performance and a memory capacity of 48 gigabytes (GB), the L40S stands as the optimal platform for accelerating multimodal generative AI workloads.
- LLM Training and Inference Optimization - Boost the speed of AI training and inference workloads: Leveraging fourth-generation Tensor Cores with FP8 support, the system delivers outstanding AI computing performance, accelerating the training and inference processes of cutting-edge LLM and generative AI models.
- Rendering and 3D Graphics Excellence - Elevate high-fidelity creative workflows with NVIDIA RTX graphics: Equipped with third-generation RT Cores, the system provides up to 2X the real-time ray-tracing performance compared to the previous generation. This empowers the creation of visually stunning content and supports high-fidelity creative workflows, spanning from interactive rendering to real-time virtual production.
- NVIDIA Omniverse Innovation - Bring metaverse applications to life with NVIDIA Omniverse: Unlock the potential to connect, develop, and operate the next wave of industrial digitalization applications with NVIDIA Omniverse. Leveraging potent RTX graphics and AI capabilities, the L40S ensures exceptional performance for Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD)-based 3D and simulation workflows developed on the Omniverse platform.
Conclusion
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