# GPUs for Virtualization

## Compare GPUs for Virtualization

NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software runs on NVIDIA GPUs.  
 Match your needs with the right GPU below.

[View Document: Virtual GPU Linecard (PDF 422 KB)](https://nvdam.nvidia.com/assets/share/asset/rcier6nnk9)

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|  | **RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition\*** | **L40/L40S** | **L4** | **A40** | **A10** | **A16** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **GPU Architecture** | NVIDIA Blackwell | NVIDIA Ada Lovelace | NVIDIA Ada Lovelace | NVIDIA Ampere | NVIDIA Ampere | NVIDIA Ampere |
| **Memory Size** | 96GB GDDR7 | 48GB GDDR6 with ECC | 24GB GDDR6 | 48 GB GDDR6 | 24 GB GDDR6 | 64GB GDDR6 (16GB per GPU) |
| **Virtualization Workload** | High-end 3D visualization applications, AI training, and inference workloads | High-end 3D visualization applications, AI training, and inference workloads | Mid-range to high-end 3D design and creative workflows with NVIDIA RTX™ Virtual Workstation (vWS) | Mid-range to high-end 3D design and creative workflows with NVIDIA RTX vWS | Mid-range 3D design and creative workflows with NVIDIA RTX vWS | Office productivity applications, streaming video and teleconferencing tools for graphics-rich virtual desktops accessible from anywhere |
| **vGPU Software Support** | NVIDIA RTX vWS, NVIDIA Virtual PC (vPC), NVIDIA Virtual Apps (vApps) | NVIDIA RTX vWS, vPC, vApps | NVIDIA RTX vWS, vPC, vApps | NVIDIA RTX vWS, vPC, vApps | NVIDIA RTX vWS, vPC, vApps | NVIDIA RTX vWS, vPC, vApps |
|  | [Learn More](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/rtx-pro-6000-blackwell-server-edition.md) | [Learn More (L40)](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/l40.md) [Learn More (L40S)](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/l40s.md) | [Learn More](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/l4.md) | [Learn More](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/a40.md) | [Learn More](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/products/a10-gpu.md) | [Learn More](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/products/a16-gpu.md) |

*\*vGPU support is coming in 2H 2025*

Please visit the [vGPU technical documentation hub](https://docs.nvidia.com/vgpu/gpus-supported-by-vgpu.html) for a complete list of supported GPUs.

### Try Before You Buy

Register for a 90-day free trial.

[Register for Trial](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/resources/vgpu-evaluation.md)

### Buy vGPU

Purchase the NVIDIA vGPU solution from an NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) partner.

[Buy Now](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/buy-grid.md)

Find an NVIDIA partner who sells the NVIDIA vGPU solution.

[How to Buy](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/buy-grid.md)

Access the latest NVIDIA vGPU software.

[Download Software](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/vgpu-software-driver.md)

Contact NVIDIA Enterprise Support.

[Get Support](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/virtual-gpu-technology/support.md)