FirePro V7000 vs Tesla K40m

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
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Tesla K40m

2013Core: 745 MHzBoost: 876 MHz
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FirePro V7000 vs Tesla K40m Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro V7000 vs Tesla K40m: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V7000

2012

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 150W instead of 245W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Tesla K40m

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
  • 63.3% higher power demand at 245W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V7000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (3,162 vs 3,143), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V7000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V7000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V7000 vs Tesla K40m Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro V7000

The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

NVIDIA

Tesla K40m

The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m).

FeatureFirePro V7000Tesla K40m
G3D Mark Score
3,162
3,143
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
2880+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
5.046 TFLOPS+107%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
240+200%
L1 Cache
320 KB+33%
240 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.5 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V7000Tesla K40m
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K40m carries 2 GB. FirePro V7000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V7000 and 64-bit on the Tesla K40m. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7000Tesla K40m
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.5 MB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 48.1% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro V7000Tesla K40m
TDP
150W-39%
245W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
21.1+65%
12.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Tesla K40m (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro V7000Tesla K40m
MSRP
$899
Codename
Pitcairn
GK110B
Release
August 27 2012
November 22 2013
Ranking
#462
#573

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