L4 vs RTX 4080 for Blender
Compare L4 24 GB and RTX 4080 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 140.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4080
140% faster than L4 24 GB
Most VRAM
L4 24 GB
50% more VRAM than RTX 4080
Lowest power draw
L4 24 GB
78% lower rating than RTX 4080
Cheapest
RTX 4080
64% cheaper than L4 24 GB
Best value for money
RTX 4080
567% better value than L4 24 GB
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $3,995.00 Checked Oct 5, 2026 | $1,439.64 Checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| Value for money | 0.86 | 5.75 +567% |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,446.99 | 8,283.51 +140% |
| CUDA cores | 7,424 | 9,728 +31% |
| Boost clock | 2040 MHz | 2.51 GHz +23% |
| RT cores | 60 | 113 +88% |
| Tensor cores | 240 | 304 +27% |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB More capacity for heavy scenes+50% | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| Memory bandwidth | 300.1 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s +139% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 256-bit +33% |
| Memory speed | N/A | 22.4 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 72 W −78% | 320 W |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−67% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
L4 24 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · OptiX · 8 runs
RTX 4080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 55 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4080 is faster for Blender rendering, but L4 24 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4080 leads by 140.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (8,284 vs 3,447). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
L4 24 GB has more scene headroom with 24 GB of VRAM versus 16 GB on RTX 4080. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
L4 24 GB is the lower-power option at 72 W TDP, compared with 320 W for RTX 4080. If render speed is close, that can make L4 24 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
L4 24 GB is newer, but RTX 4080 still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RTX 4080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 140.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4080 140% faster than L4 24 GB.
Most VRAM: L4 24 GB 50% more VRAM than RTX 4080.
Lowest power draw: L4 24 GB 78% lower rating than RTX 4080.
Cheapest: RTX 4080 64% cheaper than L4 24 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 4080 567% better value than L4 24 GB.
L4 24 GB has 24 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4080 has 16 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.