Arc A770M vs Tesla P40
Arc A770M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770M
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A770M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A770M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla P40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A770M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770M and Tesla P40
Arc A770M
The Arc A770M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,853 points.
Tesla P40
The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,853 | 11,808 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+7% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.79 TFLOPS+43% | 11.76 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+34% | 1531 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 256+7% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+329% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-52% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 98.8+109% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc A770M | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GP102 |
| Release | 2022 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #225 | #227 |
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