GeForce GTX 1060 vs Tesla M40

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

147%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

143%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

136%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

133%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

132%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

130%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

124%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

122%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

120%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

120%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

108%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

106%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

102%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

102%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

100%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

92%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

89%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

78%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

72%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

71%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

69%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

65%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

63%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

57%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

57%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

52%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

51%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

49%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

49%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $1,099), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1703.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1703.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099)

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Tesla M40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Tesla M40

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Tesla M40

The Tesla M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 10 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 948 MHz to 1112 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,220 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	10,064	10,220+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+30%	6.832 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+56%	1112 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.1 MB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 has 8 GB. The Tesla M40 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M40
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+37%	40.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94.5% less ($1039 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1703.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).