A2 vs L40S for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and L40S 48 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. L40S 48 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 698.5%.
Fastest in Cycles
L40S 48 GB
698% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
L40S 48 GB
200% more VRAM than A2 16 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
80% lower rating than L40S 48 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A2 16 GB | L40S 48 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.28 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 7,848.06 +698% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 48 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+200% |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−64% | 700 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | 18,176 +1,320% |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2520 MHz +42% |
| RT cores | 10 | 142 +1,320% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | 568 +1,320% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 864 GB/s +332% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 384-bit +200% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | CUDA, OpenCL |
| TDP | 60 W −80% | 300 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
L40S 48 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
L40S 48 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
L40S 48 GB leads by 698.5% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (7,848 vs 983). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
L40S 48 GB has more scene headroom with 48 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on A2 16 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
A2 16 GB is the lower-power option at 60 W TDP, compared with 300 W for L40S 48 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
L40S 48 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose A2 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
L40S 48 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 698.5%.
Fastest in Cycles: L40S 48 GB 698% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: L40S 48 GB 200% more VRAM than A2 16 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 80% lower rating than L40S 48 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while L40S 48 GB has 48 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.