NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 vs NVIDIA L20 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark scores for the NVIDIA L20, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no benchmark entries in this dataset. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison. The L20 delivers an average benchmark score of 251,147 across its two recorded tests, placing it in the 99th percentile of all GPUs tracked. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 sits at the 50th percentile, though with an average score of zero due to missing data, this percentile reflects its specification profile rather than measured performance.

The L20's Geekbench OpenCL score of 274,276 stands as its stronger result, while its Geekbench Vulkan score of 228,018 trails by roughly 16.9%. The gap between these two API tests indicates the L20 responds differently to compute workloads depending on the interface. The OpenCL result places it 11.6% ahead of the NVIDIA PG506-232, which averages 225,124. Against the AMD Radeon PRO W7900D, the L20 leads by 14.2%, as that rival averages 219,827. However, the L20 falls short of higher-tier Ada workstation cards: the NVIDIA L40 scores 284,111, putting it 11.6% ahead of the L20, and the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation reaches 287,237, a 12.6% advantage.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no nearest rivals listed and no head-to-head benchmark entries, so direct numerical comparison between the two cards is impossible from the recorded data. What can be stated is that the L20's measured results place it firmly in the top 1% of the database, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104's 50th percentile ranking, based on its specifications, suggests a mid-pack position. The specification gap between the two is substantial, and the L20's benchmark scores confirm that its hardware configuration translates into high-tier compute performance.

Where Each One Wins

The L20 wins in every measurable category. Its average benchmark score of 251,147 versus the RTX 4060 Ti AD104's absent benchmark data means the L20 is the only card with recorded performance. Within its own results, the L20 wins on OpenCL with 274,276 against Vulkan's 228,018, indicating that compute workloads using OpenCL extract more from the hardware. The Vulkan score remains respectable, but the delta shows API choice matters for this GPU.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104's strengths are entirely specification-based. Its base clock of 2310 MHz exceeds the L20's 1440 MHz by 60.4%, and its boost clock of 2535 MHz is marginally higher than the L20's 2520 MHz. The 4060 Ti AD104 also draws less power, with a TDP of 160 W compared to 275 W for the L20. Its smaller 294 mm² die and 35,800 million transistors indicate a more modest chip, but the higher clocks suggest it can sustain frequency more aggressively. The L20 compensates with a larger configuration: 11,776 shading units versus 4,352, 368 texture mapping units versus 136, and 128 ROPs versus 48. These totals drive its FP32 throughput of 59.35 TFLOPS, which is 2.7 times the 4060 Ti AD104's 22.06 TFLOPS.

For memory, the L20 holds a decisive edge. Its 48 GB GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus delivers 864.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the 4060 Ti AD104 offers 8 GB on a 128-bit bus at 288.0 GB/s. The L20 also provides more RT cores (92 versus 34) and tensor cores (368 versus 136), reinforcing its position for ray tracing and AI workloads. The 4060 Ti AD104's advantages are clock speed, power efficiency, and physical footprint, but none of these translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Ada Lovelace architecture and are built on TSMC's 5 nm process, but they use different chips. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the AD104 die, while the L20 uses the AD102 die. The AD102 is a substantially larger chip: 609 mm² with 76,300 million transistors, compared to AD104's 294 mm² and 35,800 million. Transistor density is similar, with the L20 at 125.3M per mm² and the 4060 Ti AD104 at 121.8M per mm², meaning the size difference comes from raw die area rather than packing efficiency.

The L20's larger die enables far more execution resources. It carries 11,776 shading units, 368 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, versus 4,352 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 48 ROPs on the 4060 Ti AD104. RT core counts are 92 versus 34, and tensor core counts are 368 versus 136. These ratios are not uniform: the L20 has 2.7 times the shading units, 2.7 times the TMUs, 2.7 times the ROPs, 2.7 times the RT cores, and 2.7 times the tensor cores. The consistent multiplier suggests a straightforward scale-out of the same architecture. The L20's pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 927.4 GTexel/s dwarf the 4060 Ti AD104's 121.7 GPixel/s and 344.8 GTexel/s.

Memory architecture differs fundamentally. The L20 uses a 384-bit memory bus feeding 48 GB of GDDR6, while the 4060 Ti AD104 uses a 128-bit bus with 8 GB. Both run memory at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, but the L20's wider bus triples bandwidth to 864.0 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s. The L20 also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the 4060 Ti AD104 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, halving the available host bandwidth. Display outputs diverge as well: the 4060 Ti AD104 includes one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the L20 provides four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs with no HDMI.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every specification field. The L20 uses the AD102 chip; the 4060 Ti AD104 uses AD104. The L20 belongs to the Server Ada (Lxx) generation, while the 4060 Ti AD104 is part of the GeForce 40 generation. Base clocks are 1440 MHz for the L20 and 2310 MHz for the 4060 Ti AD104, a 870 MHz gap. Boost clocks are close: 2520 MHz versus 2535 MHz. Memory size is 48 GB versus 8 GB, bus width is 384-bit versus 128-bit, and bandwidth is 864.0 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s.

Shading units, TMUs, ROPs, RT cores, and tensor cores all favor the L20: 11,776 versus 4,352, 368 versus 136, 128 versus 48, 92 versus 34, and 368 versus 136 respectively. FP32 and FP16 compute rates are identical within each card at 1:1 ratios, but the L20's 59.35 TFLOPS exceeds the 4060 Ti AD104's 22.06 TFLOPS. Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern: 322.6 GPixel/s and 927.4 GTexel/s for the L20, 121.7 GPixel/s and 344.8 GTexel/s for the 4060 Ti AD104.

Power and physical specifications differ. The L20 has a TDP of 275 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W, while the 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W. Both use a single 16-pin power connector and dual-slot cooling. The L20 is longer at 267 mm (10.5 inches) versus 240 mm (9.4 inches), with matching heights of 111 mm (4.4 inches). The L20's width is not recorded, while the 4060 Ti AD104 is 40 mm (1.6 inches) wide. The 4060 Ti AD104 has an end-of-life production status and launched with a 399 USD MSRP; the L20 remains active and its launch MSRP is not recorded. The 4060 Ti AD104's predecessor is the GeForce 30 series and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, while the L20's predecessor is Server Ampere and its successor is Server Hopper.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA L20 has an average benchmark score of 251,147, placing it in the 99th percentile. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the L20 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The L20 is 11.6% ahead of the NVIDIA PG506-232 and 14.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W7900D. It trails the NVIDIA L40 by 11.6% and the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation by 12.6%.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The L20 has 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus with 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 8 GB on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has higher clock speeds?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. The L20 has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz.

Q: Do both cards support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, the L20's Vulkan benchmark score is 228,018, while its OpenCL score is 274,276.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The L20 has a TDP of 275 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split between these two NVIDIA cards. The L20 is a compute-oriented GPU with measured performance in the top 1% of the database. Its 59.35 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 48 GB memory capacity, and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for large-scale workloads such as AI training, scientific simulation, or high-resolution rendering. Its benchmark results confirm this positioning: the OpenCL score of 274,276 and Vulkan score of 228,018 place it ahead of mid-tier rivals like the PG506-232 and Radeon PRO W7900D, though behind the L40 and RTX 6000 Ada Generation.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its specifications describe a smaller, lower-power card: 22.06 TFLOPS, 8 GB memory, 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a 160 W TDP. Its higher base clock of 2310 MHz and compact 240 mm length suggest a design aimed at conventional desktop use, but the absence of measured scores means its actual performance cannot be verified from this dataset. Its 50th percentile ranking, based on specifications, places it in the middle of the GPU field, far below the L20's 99th percentile.

Buyers should choose based on workload requirements. The L20 serves users who need large memory capacity, high compute throughput, and server-grade reliability, as evidenced by its active production status and Server Ada generation classification. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104, now end-of-life and succeeded by the GeForce 50 series, offers a lower power draw and a smaller physical footprint, but its performance class, as indicated by specifications, sits well below the L20's measured capabilities. The L20 is the superior choice for compute-heavy tasks; the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 may fit lighter workloads where power and size constraints matter, but no benchmark data exists to confirm its real-world standing.