NVIDIA L40 Delivering Unprecedented Visual Computing Performance for the Data Center.

The NVIDIA L40 is an Ampere -based GPU designed to handle a wide range of tasks, including artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), graphics rendering, and media processing on the DELL PowerEdge R760 and DELL PowerEdge R760xa servers . . It offers powerful capabilities for processing large volumes of data, training AI models, and rendering photorealistic graphics. Key features of NVIDIA L40:

1. Architecture :

   • Ampere is an architecture that delivers significant performance gains over previous generations with improved CUDA cores, Tensor cores, and RT cores.

2. CUDA kernel :

   • 10,752 CUDA cores are responsible for parallel computing, making the L40 ideal for compute-intensive solutions such as data processing, modeling, and AI inference.

3. Tensor kernels :

   • 336 Tensor cores (3rd generation) — accelerate calculations related to AI and deep learning, providing support for reduced-precision formats FP16, FP32, which increases the performance of machine learning models.

4. RT-kernel (Ray Tracing Cores) :

   • 84 RT cores (2nd generation) — provide hardware acceleration of ray tracing for rendering photorealistic graphics in real time.

5. Memory :

   • 48 GB GDDR6 ECC - the amount of memory ensures efficient processing of large models and graphic tasks.
   • Memory bandwidth: 696 GB/s , which allows you to quickly transfer large amounts of data for AI and HPC applications.

6. Energy consumption (TDP) :

   • 300W — The GPU is designed for high performance with moderate power consumption, making it suitable for data center-scale deployments.

7. Interface :

   • PCIe Gen4 is a modern interface for fast data exchange between the GPU and other system components.

8. NVLink :

   • NVLink support allows you to connect multiple GPUs to ensure fast data exchange between them.

9. Multi-instance GPU (MIG) :

   • MIG technology allows the GPU to be distributed across several logical instances, which increases efficiency in cloud environments or systems where different simultaneous tasks are performed.

Purpose of NVIDIA L40:

1. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning :

   • NVIDIA L40 is a powerful tool for training and inference of large AI models, including neural networks for computer vision, speech processing and other machine learning applications. With a large number of CUDA and Tensor cores, this GPU can process large datasets and models with high performance.

2. Video and media content processing :

   • The L40 supports hardware acceleration for H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video encoding and decoding, making it ideal for real-time video work, video analytics and streaming.

3. Photorealistic rendering :

   • With second-generation RT cores, the NVIDIA L40 can render high-quality ray-traced graphics, making it an excellent choice for designers, architects, engineers and animators working with 3D graphics and virtual reality (VR).

4. Virtualized workstations (VDI) :

   • With NVIDIA vGPU , the L40 can be used to create virtual graphics workstations, allowing multiple users to simultaneously work with intensive graphics and computing applications.

5. Cloud computing and data centers :

   • Thanks to MIG technology, the L40 can handle multiple simultaneous tasks in cloud environments, allocating GPU resources for maximum efficiency.

6. High performance computing (HPC) :

   • The L40 is suitable for high-performance computing in scientific research, modeling and data analysis, where large computing power and data processing speed are required.

Key benefits of NVIDIA L40:

• High performance in AI and graphics tasks : A large number of CUDA cores, Tensor cores and RT cores make the L40 a great choice for AI and graphics rendering.
• Virtualization Capability (MIG) : With MIG, it is possible to simultaneously run multiple workloads or serve multiple users on a single GPU.
• NVLink : NVLink support allows you to connect multiple GPUs to increase overall system performance.
• Energy efficiency : With a power consumption of 300 W, the L40 provides high performance without excessive energy costs.

Fields of application of NVIDIA L40:

• Machine learning and AI (training and inference of large models).
• Graphic rendering with ray tracing (architecture, design, animation).
• Media processing and video analytics .
• Cloud computing and workstation virtualization .
• High Performance Computing (HPC) .

NVIDIA L40 is a high-performance and versatile GPU that can be used in various industries that require large computing resources and efficient management of workloads.

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