GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Tesla P40

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 GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

150%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

141%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

138%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

136%

#51

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

94%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

209%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

202%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

202%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

198%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

182%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

176%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

154%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

143%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

140%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

137%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

129%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

125%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

114%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

113%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

102%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

76%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla P40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla P40 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.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and Tesla P40

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	11,566	11,808+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.516 TFLOPS	11.76 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1531 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.4 MB+49%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
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 1080 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) 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	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Tesla P40
TDP	150W-40%	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	77.1+63%	47.2