
GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) vs Tesla M40

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
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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 GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) 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 GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) and Tesla M40

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points. Launch price was $389.99.

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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) scores 10,465 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 6.738 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,465+2% | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 3072+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.738 TFLOPS | 6.832 TFLOPS+1% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+48% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 192+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.1 MB+47% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) draws 120W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-52% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 87.2+113% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1099 |
| Codename | GP104B | GM200 |
| Release | August 15 2016 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #247 | #256 |
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