L40 vs RTX 4090 price comparison
Compare L40 vs RTX 4090 price, VRAM, and provider coverage so you can see which GPU is cheaper to rent today and how the spread has moved over time.
L40 vs RTX 4090: how to compare cost in context
If you are choosing between L40 and RTX 4090, hourly price is only part of the trade-off. This page lines up specs, shared providers, and current market pricing so you can compare both cost and coverage.
Use the specs table to understand the memory difference, the historical chart to see how each market has moved, and the provider table to check whether one GPU consistently carries a premium on the same cloud.
L40 vs RTX 4090: cheapest market entry
L40 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.13/hr on GCP, while RTX 4090 starts at $0.34/hr on RunPod. Across 2 providers with both GPUs listed, L40 is cheaper on 0 providers and RTX 4090 is cheaper on 2 providers.
How the side-by-side comparison works
We compare the latest per-GPU hourly pricing we have for both models, prefer on-demand rows when available, and keep provider histories separate so you can see whether a gap is structural or just a short-lived market move.
L40 vs RTX 4090 pricing FAQ
Which is cheaper right now: L40 or RTX 4090?
L40 is currently cheaper to enter, starting at $0.13/hr on GCP, while RTX 4090 starts at $0.34/hr on RunPod. Across 2 providers with both GPUs listed, L40 is cheaper on 0 providers and RTX 4090 is cheaper on 2 providers.
How much VRAM do L40 and RTX 4090 have?
L40 is tracked with 48GB of GDDR6, while RTX 4090 is tracked with 24GB of GDDR6X.
Which providers currently carry both L40 and RTX 4090?
We currently see shared coverage on Vast.ai and RunPod.
How fresh is the L40 vs RTX 4090 pricing data?
The comparison uses the latest stored snapshot for each GPU and provider. The newest row visible on this page is from Jun 21, 2026, and collectors run daily.
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| Spec | L40 | RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 48 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Generation | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Tier | Mid-Range | Budget |
| Best Price | — | — |
| Providers | — | — |
Historical L40 vs RTX 4090 price trend
Price by provider: L40 vs RTX 4090
| Provider | L40 | RTX 4090 | Difference |
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